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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.27, 301.91 and 79.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.27, 301.91 and 79.47 is: 119.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.27 : 301.91 = 79.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.27/301.91 = 79.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.27x = 301.91 × 79.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.27x = 23,992.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,992.39/201.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.21

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