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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.95, 304.65 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.95, 304.65 and 121.86 is: 182.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.95 : 304.65 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.95/304.65 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.95x = 304.65 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.95x = 37,124.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,124.65/202.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.93

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