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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.77, 303.93 and 121.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.77, 303.93 and 121.46 is: 182.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.77 : 303.93 = 121.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.77/303.93 = 121.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.77x = 303.93 × 121.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.77x = 36,913.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,913.82/202.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.05

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