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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.09, 302.55 and 119.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.09, 302.55 and 119.99 is: 180.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.09 : 302.55 = 119.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.09/302.55 = 119.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.09x = 302.55 × 119.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.09x = 36,303.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,303.73/201.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.53

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