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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.35, 303.59 and 80.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.35, 303.59 and 80.58 is: 120.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.35 : 303.59 = 80.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.35/303.59 = 80.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.35x = 303.59 × 80.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.35x = 24,461.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,461.36/202.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.89

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