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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.06, 302.79 and 124.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.06, 302.79 and 124.81 is: 187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.06 : 302.79 = 124.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.06/302.79 = 124.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.06x = 302.79 × 124.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.06x = 37,791.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,791.22/202.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.03

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