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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.87, 303.94 and 121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.87, 303.94 and 121.60 is: 182.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.87 : 303.94 = 121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.87/303.94 = 121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.87x = 303.94 × 121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.87x = 36,959.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,959.10/202.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.18

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