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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.52, 303.76 and 86.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.52, 303.76 and 86.93 is: 130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.52 : 303.76 = 86.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.52/303.76 = 86.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.52x = 303.76 × 86.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.52x = 26,405.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,405.86/202.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.39

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