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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.80, 303.98 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.80, 303.98 and 81 is: 121.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.80 : 303.98 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.80/303.98 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.80x = 303.98 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.80x = 24,622.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,622.38/202.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.41

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