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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.24, 301.95 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.24, 301.95 and 120.24 is: 180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.24 : 301.95 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.24/301.95 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.24x = 301.95 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.24x = 36,306.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,306.47/201.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.41

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