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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.88, 302.70 and 120.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.88, 302.70 and 120.74 is: 181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.88 : 302.70 = 120.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.88/302.70 = 120.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.88x = 302.70 × 120.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.88x = 36,548.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,548.00/201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.04

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