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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.44, 302.16 and 120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.44, 302.16 and 120.44 is: 180.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.44 : 302.16 = 120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.44/302.16 = 120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.44x = 302.16 × 120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.44x = 36,390.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,390.64/201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.66

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