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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.32, 303.57 and 80.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.32, 303.57 and 80.60 is: 120.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.32 : 303.57 = 80.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.32/303.57 = 80.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.32x = 303.57 × 80.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.32x = 24,466.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,466.22/202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.93

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