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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.78, 302.58 and 120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.78, 302.58 and 120.78 is: 181.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.78 : 302.58 = 120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.78/302.58 = 120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.78x = 302.58 × 120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.78x = 36,545.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,545.61/201.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.12

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