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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.90, 303.18 and 125.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.90, 303.18 and 125.35 is: 188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.90 : 303.18 = 125.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.90/303.18 = 125.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.90x = 303.18 × 125.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.90x = 38,003.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,003.61/201.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.23

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