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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.56, 304.20 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.56, 304.20 and 121.56 is: 182.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.56 : 304.20 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.56/304.20 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.56x = 304.20 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.56x = 36,978.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,978.55/202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.56

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