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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.07, 303.17 and 86.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.07, 303.17 and 86.47 is: 129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.07 : 303.17 = 86.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.07/303.17 = 86.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.07x = 303.17 × 86.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.07x = 26,213.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,213.92/202.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.73

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