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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.39, 302.46 and 120.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.39, 302.46 and 120.73 is: 181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.39 : 302.46 = 120.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.39/302.46 = 120.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.39x = 302.46 × 120.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.39x = 36,515.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,515.69/201.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.32

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