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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.76, 302.70 and 80.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.76, 302.70 and 80.02 is: 120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.76 : 302.70 = 80.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.76/302.70 = 80.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.76x = 302.70 × 80.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.76x = 24,222.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,222.05/201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.05

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