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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.76, 302.60 and 79.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.76, 302.60 and 79.97 is: 119.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.76 : 302.60 = 79.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.76/302.60 = 79.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.76x = 302.60 × 79.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.76x = 24,197.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,197.61/201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.93

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