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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.22, 301.86 and 79.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.22, 301.86 and 79.45 is: 119.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.22 : 301.86 = 79.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.22/301.86 = 79.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.22x = 301.86 × 79.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.22x = 23,982.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,982.02/201.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.18

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