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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.15, 303.22 and 86.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.15, 303.22 and 86.57 is: 129.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.15 : 303.22 = 86.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.15/303.22 = 86.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.15x = 303.22 × 86.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.15x = 26,249.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,249.24/202.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.85

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