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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.80, 304.22 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.80, 304.22 and 122.16 is: 183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.80 : 304.22 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.80/304.22 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.80x = 304.22 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.80x = 37,161.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,161.99/202.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.24

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