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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.74, 304.01 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.74, 304.01 and 80.94 is: 121.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.74 : 304.01 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.74/304.01 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.74x = 304.01 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.74x = 24,605.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,605.02/202.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.36

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