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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.28, 302.94 and 120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.28, 302.94 and 120.87 is: 181.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.28 : 302.94 = 120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.28/302.94 = 120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.28x = 302.94 × 120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.28x = 36,616.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,616.36/202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.02

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