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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.42, 303.66 and 80.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.42, 303.66 and 80.69 is: 121.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.42 : 303.66 = 80.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.42/303.66 = 80.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.42x = 303.66 × 80.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.42x = 24,500.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,500.81/202.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.04

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