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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 304.10 and 121.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 304.10 and 121.37 is: 182.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 304.10 = 121.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/304.10 = 121.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 304.10 × 121.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 36,908.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,908.62/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.14

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