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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.46, 303.45 and 86.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.46, 303.45 and 86.73 is: 129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.46 : 303.45 = 86.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.46/303.45 = 86.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.46x = 303.45 × 86.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.46x = 26,318.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,318.44/202.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.99

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