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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.11, 303.17 and 120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.11, 303.17 and 120.90 is: 181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.11 : 303.17 = 120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.11/303.17 = 120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.11x = 303.17 × 120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.11x = 36,652.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,652.65/202.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.35

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