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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.73, 302.70 and 120.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.73, 302.70 and 120.73 is: 181.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.73 : 302.70 = 120.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.73/302.70 = 120.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.73x = 302.70 × 120.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.73x = 36,544.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,544.97/201.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.16

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