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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.61, 302.42 and 79.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.61, 302.42 and 79.84 is: 119.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.61 : 302.42 = 79.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.61/302.42 = 79.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.61x = 302.42 × 79.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.61x = 24,145.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,145.21/201.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.76

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