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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.63, 302.44 and 120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.63, 302.44 and 120.50 is: 180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.63 : 302.44 = 120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.63/302.44 = 120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.63x = 302.44 × 120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.63x = 36,442.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,442.51/201.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.74

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