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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 303.33 and 80.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 303.33 and 80.42 is: 120.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 303.33 = 80.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/303.33 = 80.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 303.33 × 80.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 24,392.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,392.13/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.67

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