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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.03, 302.94 and 80.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.03, 302.94 and 80.30 is: 120.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.03 : 302.94 = 80.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.03/302.94 = 80.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.03x = 302.94 × 80.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.03x = 24,326.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,326.84/202.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.41

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