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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.05, 303.16 and 80.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.05, 303.16 and 80.35 is: 120.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.05 : 303.16 = 80.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.05/303.16 = 80.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.05x = 303.16 × 80.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.05x = 24,358.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,358.50/202.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.56

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