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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.27, 303.22 and 80.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.27, 303.22 and 80.50 is: 120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.27 : 303.22 = 80.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.27/303.22 = 80.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.27x = 303.22 × 80.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.27x = 24,408.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,408.81/202.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.68

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