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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.55, 303.37 and 121.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.55, 303.37 and 121.46 is: 181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.55 : 303.37 = 121.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.55/303.37 = 121.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.55x = 303.37 × 121.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.55x = 36,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,845.50/202.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.91

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