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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.24, 303.45 and 121.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.24, 303.45 and 121.24 is: 181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.24 : 303.45 = 121.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.24/303.45 = 121.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.24x = 303.45 × 121.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.24x = 36,790.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,790.28/202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.91

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