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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.69, 304.08 and 121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.69, 304.08 and 121.42 is: 182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.69 : 304.08 = 121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.69/304.08 = 121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.69x = 304.08 × 121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.69x = 36,921.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,921.39/202.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.16

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