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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.22, 303.10 and 86.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.22, 303.10 and 86.64 is: 129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.22 : 303.10 = 86.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.22/303.10 = 86.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.22x = 303.10 × 86.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.22x = 26,260.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,260.58/202.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.86

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