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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.81, 302.58 and 80.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.81, 302.58 and 80.04 is: 120.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.81 : 302.58 = 80.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.81/302.58 = 80.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.81x = 302.58 × 80.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.81x = 24,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,218.50/201.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.01

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