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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.75, 303.94 and 81.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.75, 303.94 and 81.10 is: 121.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.75 : 303.94 = 81.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.75/303.94 = 81.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.75x = 303.94 × 81.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.75x = 24,649.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,649.90/202.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.58

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