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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.49, 303.58 and 80.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.49, 303.58 and 80.76 is: 121.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.49 : 303.58 = 80.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.49/303.58 = 80.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.49x = 303.58 × 80.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.49x = 24,517.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,517.12/202.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.08

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