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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.79, 302.10 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.79, 302.10 and 124.52 is: 186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.79 : 302.10 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.79/302.10 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.79x = 302.10 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.79x = 37,618.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,618.25/201.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.42

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