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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.80, 304.34 and 79.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.80, 304.34 and 79.52 is: 119.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.80 : 304.34 = 79.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.80/304.34 = 79.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.80x = 304.34 × 79.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.80x = 24,199.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,199.20/202.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.33

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