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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.88, 302.82 and 80.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.88, 302.82 and 80.16 is: 120.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.88 : 302.82 = 80.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.88/302.82 = 80.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.88x = 302.82 × 80.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.88x = 24,274.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,274.05/201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.24

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