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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.04, 302.98 and 80.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.04, 302.98 and 80.27 is: 120.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.04 : 302.98 = 80.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.04/302.98 = 80.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.04x = 302.98 × 80.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.04x = 24,320.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,320.20/202.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.37

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