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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.95, 304.49 and 81.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.95, 304.49 and 81.15 is: 121.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.95 : 304.49 = 81.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.95/304.49 = 81.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.95x = 304.49 × 81.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.95x = 24,708.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,708.96/202.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.75

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