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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.70, 303.74 and 80.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.70, 303.74 and 80.91 is: 121.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.70 : 303.74 = 80.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.70/303.74 = 80.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.70x = 303.74 × 80.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.70x = 24,575.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,575.50/202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.24

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