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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.73, 302.66 and 79.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.73, 302.66 and 79.93 is: 119.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.73 : 302.66 = 79.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.73/302.66 = 79.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.73x = 302.66 × 79.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.73x = 24,190.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,190.10/201.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.91

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