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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.32, 303.10 and 120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.32, 303.10 and 120.92 is: 181.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.32 : 303.10 = 120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.32/303.10 = 120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.32x = 303.10 × 120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.32x = 36,650.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,650.85/202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.15

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