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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.63, 302.36 and 79.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.63, 302.36 and 79.82 is: 119.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.63 : 302.36 = 79.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.63/302.36 = 79.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.63x = 302.36 × 79.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.63x = 24,132.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,132.46/201.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.69

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