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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.16, 303.19 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.16, 303.19 and 121.02 is: 181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.16 : 303.19 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.16/303.19 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.16x = 303.19 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.16x = 36,691.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,691.75/202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.50

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