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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.41, 303.56 and 121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.41, 303.56 and 121.27 is: 181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.41 : 303.56 = 121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.41/303.56 = 121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.41x = 303.56 × 121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.41x = 36,812.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,812.72/202.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.87

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