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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.96, 303 and 80.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.96, 303 and 80.31 is: 120.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.96 : 303 = 80.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.96/303 = 80.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.96x = 303 × 80.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.96x = 24,333.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,333.93/201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.49

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