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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.72, 303.49 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.72, 303.49 and 120.62 is: 181.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.72 : 303.49 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.72/303.49 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.72x = 303.49 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.72x = 36,606.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,606.96/201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.47

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