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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.77, 304.19 and 81.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.77, 304.19 and 81.03 is: 121.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.77 : 304.19 = 81.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.77/304.19 = 81.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.77x = 304.19 × 81.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.77x = 24,648.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,648.52/202.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.56

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