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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.30, 303.12 and 121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.30, 303.12 and 121.10 is: 181.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.30 : 303.12 = 121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.30/303.12 = 121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.30x = 303.12 × 121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.30x = 36,707.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,707.83/202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.46

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