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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.66, 301.95 and 120.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.66, 301.95 and 120.30 is: 180.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.66 : 301.95 = 120.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.66/301.95 = 120.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.66x = 301.95 × 120.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.66x = 36,324.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,324.59/201.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.13

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