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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.87, 302.60 and 80.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.87, 302.60 and 80.04 is: 119.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.87 : 302.60 = 80.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.87/302.60 = 80.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.87x = 302.60 × 80.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.87x = 24,219.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,219.70/201.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.98

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