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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.92, 302.88 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.92, 302.88 and 120.52 is: 180.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.92 : 302.88 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.92/302.88 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.92x = 302.88 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.92x = 36,503.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,503.10/201.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.78

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