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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.67, 304.02 and 80.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.67, 304.02 and 80.87 is: 121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.67 : 304.02 = 80.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.67/304.02 = 80.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.67x = 304.02 × 80.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.67x = 24,584.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,584.58/202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.30

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