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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.79, 304.31 and 81.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.79, 304.31 and 81.04 is: 121.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.79 : 304.31 = 81.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.79/304.31 = 81.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.79x = 304.31 × 81.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.79x = 24,660.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,660.72/202.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.61

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