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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.73, 304.49 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.73, 304.49 and 121.52 is: 182.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.73 : 304.49 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.73/304.49 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.73x = 304.49 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.73x = 37,001.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,001.62/202.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.52

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