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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.74, 303.08 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.74, 303.08 and 120.64 is: 181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.74 : 303.08 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.74/303.08 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.74x = 303.08 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.74x = 36,563.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,563.57/201.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.24

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