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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.74, 304.58 and 121.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.74, 304.58 and 121.64 is: 182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.74 : 304.58 = 121.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.74/304.58 = 121.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.74x = 304.58 × 121.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.74x = 37,049.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,049.11/202.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.74

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