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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.29, 303.42 and 80.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.29, 303.42 and 80.52 is: 120.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.29 : 303.42 = 80.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.29/303.42 = 80.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.29x = 303.42 × 80.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.29x = 24,431.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,431.38/202.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.77

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