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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.62, 303.84 and 86.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.62, 303.84 and 86.94 is: 130.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.62 : 303.84 = 86.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.62/303.84 = 86.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.62x = 303.84 × 86.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.62x = 26,415.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,415.85/202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.37

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