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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.73, 303.96 and 120.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.73, 303.96 and 120.47 is: 180.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.73 : 303.96 = 120.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.73/303.96 = 120.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.73x = 303.96 × 120.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.73x = 36,618.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,618.06/202.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.62

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