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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.28, 303.35 and 80.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.28, 303.35 and 80.55 is: 120.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.28 : 303.35 = 80.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.28/303.35 = 80.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.28x = 303.35 × 80.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.28x = 24,434.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,434.44/202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.80

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