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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.47, 303.80 and 86.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.47, 303.80 and 86.97 is: 130.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.47 : 303.80 = 86.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.47/303.80 = 86.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.47x = 303.80 × 86.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.47x = 26,421.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,421.05/202.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.49

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