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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 303.80 and 87.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 303.80 and 87.05 is: 130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 303.80 = 87.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/303.80 = 87.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 303.80 × 87.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 26,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,443.84/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.50

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