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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.26, 303.18 and 86.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.26, 303.18 and 86.76 is: 130.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.26 : 303.18 = 86.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.26/303.18 = 86.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.26x = 303.18 × 86.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.26x = 26,303.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,303.90/202.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.05

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