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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.10, 303.28 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.10, 303.28 and 86.52 is: 129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.10 : 303.28 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.10/303.28 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.10x = 303.28 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.10x = 26,239.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,239.79/202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.84

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