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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.06, 302.90 and 80.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.06, 302.90 and 80.30 is: 120.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.06 : 302.90 = 80.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.06/302.90 = 80.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.06x = 302.90 × 80.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.06x = 24,322.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,322.87/202.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.37

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