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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.09, 303.45 and 121.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.09, 303.45 and 121.29 is: 182.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.09 : 303.45 = 121.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.09/303.45 = 121.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.09x = 303.45 × 121.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.09x = 36,804.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,804.84/202.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.12

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