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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.53, 303.87 and 121.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.53, 303.87 and 121.43 is: 182.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.53 : 303.87 = 121.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.53/303.87 = 121.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.53x = 303.87 × 121.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.53x = 36,898.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,898.93/202.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.19

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