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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.30, 303.18 and 80.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.30, 303.18 and 80.39 is: 120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.30 : 303.18 = 80.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.30/303.18 = 80.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.30x = 303.18 × 80.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.30x = 24,373.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,373.10/202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.48

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