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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.31, 303.50 and 80.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.31, 303.50 and 80.56 is: 120.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.31 : 303.50 = 80.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.31/303.50 = 80.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.31x = 303.50 × 80.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.31x = 24,450.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,450.09/202.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.85

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