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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.87, 304.53 and 81.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.87, 304.53 and 81.21 is: 121.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.87 : 304.53 = 81.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.87/304.53 = 81.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.87x = 304.53 × 81.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.87x = 24,731.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,731.72/202.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.91

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