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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.88, 304.01 and 121.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.88, 304.01 and 121.63 is: 182.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.88 : 304.01 = 121.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.88/304.01 = 121.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.88x = 304.01 × 121.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.88x = 36,977.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,977.65/202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.26

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