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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.99, 303.10 and 80.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.99, 303.10 and 80.27 is: 120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.99 : 303.10 = 80.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.99/303.10 = 80.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.99x = 303.10 × 80.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.99x = 24,329.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,329.26/201.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.45

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