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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.42, 303.72 and 86.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.42, 303.72 and 86.90 is: 130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.42 : 303.72 = 86.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.42/303.72 = 86.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.42x = 303.72 × 86.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.42x = 26,391.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,391.75/202.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.38

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