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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.08, 301.56 and 119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.08, 301.56 and 119.84 is: 179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.08 : 301.56 = 119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.08/301.56 = 119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.08x = 301.56 × 119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.08x = 36,138.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,138.95/201.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.72

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