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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.14, 302.08 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.14, 302.08 and 120.48 is: 180.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.14 : 302.08 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.14/302.08 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.14x = 302.08 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.14x = 36,394.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,394.52/201.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.94

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