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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.87, 302.80 and 120.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.87, 302.80 and 120.69 is: 181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.87 : 302.80 = 120.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.87/302.80 = 120.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.87x = 302.80 × 120.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.87x = 36,544.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,544.93/201.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.03

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