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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.62, 304.11 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.62, 304.11 and 121.56 is: 182.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.62 : 304.11 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.62/304.11 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.62x = 304.11 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.62x = 36,967.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,967.61/202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.45

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