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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.31, 303.22 and 120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.31, 303.22 and 120.90 is: 181.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.31 : 303.22 = 120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.31/303.22 = 120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.31x = 303.22 × 120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.31x = 36,660.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,660.59/202.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.21

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