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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.88, 302.42 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.88, 302.42 and 120.36 is: 180.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.88 : 302.42 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.88/302.42 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.88x = 302.42 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.88x = 36,399.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,399.27/201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.30

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