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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.97, 304.48 and 81.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.97, 304.48 and 81.25 is: 121.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.97 : 304.48 = 81.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.97/304.48 = 81.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.97x = 304.48 × 81.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.97x = 24,738.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,738.34/202.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.88

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