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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.32, 303.55 and 80.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.32, 303.55 and 80.62 is: 120.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.32 : 303.55 = 80.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.32/303.55 = 80.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.32x = 303.55 × 80.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.32x = 24,472.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,472.20/202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.96

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