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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.33, 301.89 and 119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.33, 301.89 and 119.15 is: 178.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.33 : 301.89 = 119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.33/301.89 = 119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.33x = 301.89 × 119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.33x = 35,970.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,970.26/201.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.66

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