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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.83, 304.14 and 120.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.83, 304.14 and 120.65 is: 180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.83 : 304.14 = 120.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.83/304.14 = 120.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.83x = 304.14 × 120.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.83x = 36,692.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,692.97/202.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.91

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