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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.51, 303.84 and 80.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.51, 303.84 and 80.74 is: 121.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.51 : 303.84 = 80.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.51/303.84 = 80.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.51x = 303.84 × 80.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.51x = 24,532.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,532.04/202.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.14

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