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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.28, 303.47 and 80.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.28, 303.47 and 80.54 is: 120.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.28 : 303.47 = 80.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.28/303.47 = 80.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.28x = 303.47 × 80.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.28x = 24,440.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,440.99/202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.83

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