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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.59, 302.79 and 120.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.59, 302.79 and 120.59 is: 181.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.59 : 302.79 = 120.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.59/302.79 = 120.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.59x = 302.79 × 120.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.59x = 36,511.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,511.93/201.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.12

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