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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.86, 302.79 and 80.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.86, 302.79 and 80.12 is: 120.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.86 : 302.79 = 80.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.86/302.79 = 80.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.86x = 302.79 × 80.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.86x = 24,260.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,260.59/201.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.19

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