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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.23, 303.41 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.23, 303.41 and 124.94 is: 187.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.23 : 303.41 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.23/303.41 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.23x = 303.41 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.23x = 37,909.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,909.12/202.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.46

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