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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.11, 302.94 and 86.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.11, 302.94 and 86.66 is: 129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.11 : 302.94 = 86.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.11/302.94 = 86.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.11x = 302.94 × 86.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.11x = 26,251.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,251.27/202.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.89

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