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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.43, 303.75 and 80.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.43, 303.75 and 80.80 is: 121.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.43 : 303.75 = 80.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.43/303.75 = 80.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.43x = 303.75 × 80.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.43x = 24,542.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,542.24/202.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.24

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