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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 303.74 and 80.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 303.74 and 80.86 is: 121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 303.74 = 80.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/303.74 = 80.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 303.74 × 80.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 24,560.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,560.42/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.20

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