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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.91, 304.26 and 81.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.91, 304.26 and 81.11 is: 121.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.91 : 304.26 = 81.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.91/304.26 = 81.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.91x = 304.26 × 81.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.91x = 24,678.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,678.53/202.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.62

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