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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.19, 301.67 and 79.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.19, 301.67 and 79.48 is: 119.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.19 : 301.67 = 79.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.19/301.67 = 79.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.19x = 301.67 × 79.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.19x = 23,974.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,974.83/201.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.17

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