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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 303.25 and 80.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 303.25 and 80.36 is: 120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 303.25 = 80.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/303.25 = 80.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 303.25 × 80.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 24,368.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,368.17/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.58

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