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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.27, 303.41 and 80.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.27, 303.41 and 80.47 is: 120.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.27 : 303.41 = 80.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.27/303.41 = 80.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.27x = 303.41 × 80.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.27x = 24,415.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,415.40/202.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.71

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