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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.04, 303.01 and 86.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.04, 303.01 and 86.43 is: 129.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.04 : 303.01 = 86.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.04/303.01 = 86.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.04x = 303.01 × 86.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.04x = 26,187.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,187.21/202.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.62

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