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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.86, 302.32 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.86, 302.32 and 120.52 is: 180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.86 : 302.32 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.86/302.32 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.86x = 302.32 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.86x = 36,436.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,436.13/201.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.50

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