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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.79, 304.05 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.79, 304.05 and 121.52 is: 182.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.79 : 304.05 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.79/304.05 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.79x = 304.05 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.79x = 36,948.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,948.16/202.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.20

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