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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.42, 303.31 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.42, 303.31 and 121.16 is: 181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.42 : 303.31 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.42/303.31 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.42x = 303.31 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.42x = 36,749.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,749.04/202.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.55

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