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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.68, 303.76 and 80.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.68, 303.76 and 80.88 is: 121.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.68 : 303.76 = 80.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.68/303.76 = 80.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.68x = 303.76 × 80.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.68x = 24,568.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,568.11/202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.22

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