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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.90, 303.81 and 121.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.90, 303.81 and 121.63 is: 182.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.90 : 303.81 = 121.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.90/303.81 = 121.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.90x = 303.81 × 121.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.90x = 36,952.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,952.41/202.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.12

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