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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.92, 304.42 and 81.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.92, 304.42 and 81.18 is: 121.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.92 : 304.42 = 81.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.92/304.42 = 81.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.92x = 304.42 × 81.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.92x = 24,712.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,712.82/202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.79

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