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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.84, 303.07 and 121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.84, 303.07 and 121.04 is: 181.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.84 : 303.07 = 121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.84/303.07 = 121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.84x = 303.07 × 121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.84x = 36,683.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,683.59/201.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.75

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