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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.09, 303.18 and 80.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.09, 303.18 and 80.32 is: 120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.09 : 303.18 = 80.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.09/303.18 = 80.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.09x = 303.18 × 80.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.09x = 24,351.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,351.42/202.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.50

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