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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.91, 304.16 and 81.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.91, 304.16 and 81.24 is: 121.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.91 : 304.16 = 81.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.91/304.16 = 81.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.91x = 304.16 × 81.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.91x = 24,708.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,708.41/202.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.77

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