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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.36, 303.46 and 121.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.36, 303.46 and 121.09 is: 181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.36 : 303.46 = 121.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.36/303.46 = 121.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.36x = 303.46 × 121.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.36x = 36,745.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,745.97/202.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.59

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