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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.86, 302.31 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.86, 302.31 and 120.62 is: 180.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.86 : 302.31 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.86/302.31 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.86x = 302.31 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.86x = 36,464.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,464.63/201.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.64

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