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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.05, 302.63 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.05, 302.63 and 124.76 is: 186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.05 : 302.63 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.05/302.63 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.05x = 302.63 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.05x = 37,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,756.25/202.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.87

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