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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.87, 304.29 and 121.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.87, 304.29 and 121.65 is: 182.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.87 : 304.29 = 121.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.87/304.29 = 121.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.87x = 304.29 × 121.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.87x = 37,016.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,016.27/202.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.47

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