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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.72, 303.92 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.72, 303.92 and 121.52 is: 182.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.72 : 303.92 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.72/303.92 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.72x = 303.92 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.72x = 36,932.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,932.36/202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.18

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