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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.93, 302.96 and 80.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.93, 302.96 and 80.13 is: 120.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.93 : 302.96 = 80.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.93/302.96 = 80.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.93x = 302.96 × 80.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.93x = 24,276.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,276.18/201.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.22

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