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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.88, 304 and 121.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.88, 304 and 121.76 is: 182.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.88 : 304 = 121.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.88/304 = 121.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.88x = 304 × 121.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.88x = 37,015.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,015.04/202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.45

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