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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.05, 302.79 and 80.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.05, 302.79 and 80.19 is: 120.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.05 : 302.79 = 80.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.05/302.79 = 80.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.05x = 302.79 × 80.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.05x = 24,280.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,280.73/202.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.17

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