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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.06, 300.96 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.06, 300.96 and 119.52 is: 178.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.06 : 300.96 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.06/300.96 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.06x = 300.96 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.06x = 35,970.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,970.74/201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.91

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