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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.24, 303.54 and 80.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.24, 303.54 and 80.59 is: 120.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.24 : 303.54 = 80.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.24/303.54 = 80.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.24x = 303.54 × 80.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.24x = 24,462.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,462.37/202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.96

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