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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 303.21 and 80.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 303.21 and 80.37 is: 120.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 303.21 = 80.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/303.21 = 80.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 303.21 × 80.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 24,368.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,368.99/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.56

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