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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.17, 301.68 and 79.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.17, 301.68 and 79.47 is: 119.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.17 : 301.68 = 79.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.17/301.68 = 79.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.17x = 301.68 × 79.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.17x = 23,974.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,974.51/201.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.18

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