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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.63, 301.97 and 120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.63, 301.97 and 120.33 is: 180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.63 : 301.97 = 120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.63/301.97 = 120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.63x = 301.97 × 120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.63x = 36,335.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,335.45/201.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.21

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