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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.09, 302.85 and 86.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.09, 302.85 and 86.38 is: 129.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.09 : 302.85 = 86.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.09/302.85 = 86.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.09x = 302.85 × 86.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.09x = 26,160.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,160.18/202.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.45

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