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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.97, 304.20 and 81.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.97, 304.20 and 81.15 is: 121.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.97 : 304.20 = 81.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.97/304.20 = 81.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.97x = 304.20 × 81.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.97x = 24,685.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,685.83/202.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.63

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