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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.33, 303.18 and 86.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.33, 303.18 and 86.70 is: 129.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.33 : 303.18 = 86.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.33/303.18 = 86.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.33x = 303.18 × 86.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.33x = 26,286.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,286.52/202.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.92

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