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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.20, 303.15 and 80.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.20, 303.15 and 80.49 is: 120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.20 : 303.15 = 80.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.20/303.15 = 80.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.20x = 303.15 × 80.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.20x = 24,400.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,400.54/202.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.68

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