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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.53, 303.73 and 80.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.53, 303.73 and 80.76 is: 121.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.53 : 303.73 = 80.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.53/303.73 = 80.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.53x = 303.73 × 80.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.53x = 24,528.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,528.83/202.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.11

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