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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.92, 304.35 and 121.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.92, 304.35 and 121.74 is: 182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.92 : 304.35 = 121.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.92/304.35 = 121.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.92x = 304.35 × 121.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.92x = 37,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,051.57/202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.59

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