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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.88, 303.96 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.88, 303.96 and 121.44 is: 181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.88 : 303.96 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.88/303.96 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.88x = 303.96 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.88x = 36,912.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,912.90/202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.94

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