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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.10, 303.15 and 86.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.10, 303.15 and 86.42 is: 129.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.10 : 303.15 = 86.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.10/303.15 = 86.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.10x = 303.15 × 86.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.10x = 26,198.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,198.98/202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.63

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