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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.74, 302.80 and 124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.74, 302.80 and 124.72 is: 187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.74 : 302.80 = 124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.74/302.80 = 124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.74x = 302.80 × 124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.74x = 37,765.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,765.22/201.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.20

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