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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.78, 303.96 and 80.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.78, 303.96 and 80.98 is: 121.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.78 : 303.96 = 80.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.78/303.96 = 80.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.78x = 303.96 × 80.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.78x = 24,613.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,613.16/202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.38

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