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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 302.90 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 302.90 and 120.88 is: 181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 302.90 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/302.90 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 302.90 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 36,614.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,614.55/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.13

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