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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.67, 304.10 and 81.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.67, 304.10 and 81.03 is: 121.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.67 : 304.10 = 81.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.67/304.10 = 81.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.67x = 304.10 × 81.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.67x = 24,640.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,640.82/202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.58

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