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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.17, 303.24 and 120.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.17, 303.24 and 120.83 is: 181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.17 : 303.24 = 120.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.17/303.24 = 120.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.17x = 303.24 × 120.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.17x = 36,640.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,640.49/202.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.24

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