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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.77, 302.45 and 79.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.77, 302.45 and 79.91 is: 119.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.77 : 302.45 = 79.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.77/302.45 = 79.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.77x = 302.45 × 79.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.77x = 24,166.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,166.87/201.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.78

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