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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.34, 302.93 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.34, 302.93 and 120.24 is: 180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.34 : 302.93 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.34/302.93 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.34x = 302.93 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.34x = 36,424.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,424.46/201.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.91

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