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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.53, 303.82 and 86.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.53, 303.82 and 86.96 is: 130.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.53 : 303.82 = 86.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.53/303.82 = 86.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.53x = 303.82 × 86.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.53x = 26,419.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,419.02/202.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.45

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