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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.26, 303.27 and 121.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.26, 303.27 and 121.11 is: 181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.26 : 303.27 = 121.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.26/303.27 = 121.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.26x = 303.27 × 121.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.26x = 36,729.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,729.03/202.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.59

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