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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.94, 303.06 and 80.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.94, 303.06 and 80.14 is: 120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.94 : 303.06 = 80.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.94/303.06 = 80.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.94x = 303.06 × 80.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.94x = 24,287.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,287.23/201.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.27

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