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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 303.75 and 80.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 303.75 and 80.85 is: 121.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 303.75 = 80.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/303.75 = 80.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 303.75 × 80.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 24,558.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,558.19/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.19

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