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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.18, 303.33 and 86.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.18, 303.33 and 86.63 is: 129.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.18 : 303.33 = 86.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.18/303.33 = 86.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.18x = 303.33 × 86.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.18x = 26,277.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,277.48/202.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.97

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