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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.02, 302.84 and 80.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.02, 302.84 and 80.25 is: 120.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.02 : 302.84 = 80.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.02/302.84 = 80.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.02x = 302.84 × 80.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.02x = 24,302.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,302.91/202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.30

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