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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.53, 303.66 and 86.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.53, 303.66 and 86.94 is: 130.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.53 : 303.66 = 86.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.53/303.66 = 86.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.53x = 303.66 × 86.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.53x = 26,400.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,400.20/202.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.35

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