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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.54, 303.78 and 86.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.54, 303.78 and 86.96 is: 130.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.54 : 303.78 = 86.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.54/303.78 = 86.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.54x = 303.78 × 86.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.54x = 26,416.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,416.71/202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.43

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