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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.33, 303.51 and 86.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.33, 303.51 and 86.81 is: 130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.33 : 303.51 = 86.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.33/303.51 = 86.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.33x = 303.51 × 86.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.33x = 26,347.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,347.70/202.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.22

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