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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 303.85 and 121.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 303.85 and 121.46 is: 182.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 303.85 = 121.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/303.85 = 121.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 303.85 × 121.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 36,905.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,905.62/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.12

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