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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.47, 303.54 and 80.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.47, 303.54 and 80.82 is: 121.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.47 : 303.54 = 80.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.47/303.54 = 80.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.47x = 303.54 × 80.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.47x = 24,532.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,532.10/202.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.16

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