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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.15, 303 and 86.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.15, 303 and 86.64 is: 129.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.15 : 303 = 86.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.15/303 = 86.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.15x = 303 × 86.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.15x = 26,251.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,251.92/202.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.87

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