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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.89, 303.14 and 121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.89, 303.14 and 121.10 is: 181.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.89 : 303.14 = 121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.89/303.14 = 121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.89x = 303.14 × 121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.89x = 36,709.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,709.04/201.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.82

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