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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.65, 304.07 and 81.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.65, 304.07 and 81.00 is: 121.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.65 : 304.07 = 81.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.65/304.07 = 81.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.65x = 304.07 × 81.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.65x = 24,630.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,630.41/202.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.54

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