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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.38, 303.09 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.38, 303.09 and 121.08 is: 181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.38 : 303.09 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.38/303.09 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.38x = 303.09 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.38x = 36,698.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,698.14/202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.33

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