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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.23, 303.10 and 86.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.23, 303.10 and 86.65 is: 129.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.23 : 303.10 = 86.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.23/303.10 = 86.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.23x = 303.10 × 86.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.23x = 26,262.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,262.64/202.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.87

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