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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.63, 303.99 and 80.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.63, 303.99 and 80.93 is: 121.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.63 : 303.99 = 80.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.63/303.99 = 80.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.63x = 303.99 × 80.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.63x = 24,601.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,601.91/202.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.41

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