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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.92, 303.06 and 80.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.92, 303.06 and 80.24 is: 120.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.92 : 303.06 = 80.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.92/303.06 = 80.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.92x = 303.06 × 80.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.92x = 24,317.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,317.53/201.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.43

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