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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.49, 303.50 and 86.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.49, 303.50 and 86.76 is: 130.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.49 : 303.50 = 86.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.49/303.50 = 86.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.49x = 303.50 × 86.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.49x = 26,331.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,331.66/202.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.04

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