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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.03, 302.87 and 80.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.03, 302.87 and 80.27 is: 120.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.03 : 302.87 = 80.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.03/302.87 = 80.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.03x = 302.87 × 80.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.03x = 24,312.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,312.90/202.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.34

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