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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.64, 302.70 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.64, 302.70 and 120.52 is: 180.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.64 : 302.70 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.64/302.70 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.64x = 302.70 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.64x = 36,481.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,481.40/201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.92

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