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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.56, 303.86 and 86.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.56, 303.86 and 86.91 is: 130.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.56 : 303.86 = 86.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.56/303.86 = 86.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.56x = 303.86 × 86.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.56x = 26,408.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,408.47/202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.37

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