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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.61, 303.69 and 80.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.61, 303.69 and 80.73 is: 121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.61 : 303.69 = 80.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.61/303.69 = 80.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.61x = 303.69 × 80.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.61x = 24,516.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,516.89/202.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.01

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