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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.85, 304.20 and 81.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.85, 304.20 and 81.08 is: 121.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.85 : 304.20 = 81.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.85/304.20 = 81.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.85x = 304.20 × 81.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.85x = 24,663.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,663.02/202.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.59

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