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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.36, 303.36 and 80.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.36, 303.36 and 80.71 is: 120.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.36 : 303.36 = 80.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.36/303.36 = 80.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.36x = 303.36 × 80.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.36x = 24,482.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,482.27/202.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.98

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