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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.75, 304.13 and 81.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.75, 304.13 and 81.10 is: 121.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.75 : 304.13 = 81.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.75/304.13 = 81.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.75x = 304.13 × 81.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.75x = 24,665.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,665.30/202.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.65

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