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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.83, 304.38 and 81.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.83, 304.38 and 81.12 is: 121.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.83 : 304.38 = 81.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.83/304.38 = 81.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.83x = 304.38 × 81.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.83x = 24,691.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,691.31/202.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.73

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