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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.99, 302.84 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.99, 302.84 and 124.84 is: 187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.99 : 302.84 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.99/302.84 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.99x = 302.84 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.99x = 37,806.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,806.77/201.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.17

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