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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.40, 303.50 and 80.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.40, 303.50 and 80.70 is: 121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.40 : 303.50 = 80.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.40/303.50 = 80.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.40x = 303.50 × 80.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.40x = 24,492.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,492.45/202.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.01

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