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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.00, 302.79 and 86.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.00, 302.79 and 86.35 is: 129.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.00 : 302.79 = 86.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.00/302.79 = 86.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.00x = 302.79 × 86.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.00x = 26,146.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,146.67/202.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.44

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