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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.44, 301.80 and 120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.44, 301.80 and 120.26 is: 180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.44 : 301.80 = 120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.44/301.80 = 120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.44x = 301.80 × 120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.44x = 36,294.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,294.47/201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.18

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