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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.78, 304.10 and 81.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.78, 304.10 and 81.01 is: 121.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.78 : 304.10 = 81.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.78/304.10 = 81.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.78x = 304.10 × 81.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.78x = 24,634.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,634.28/202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.48

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