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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.70, 303.78 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.70, 303.78 and 87.04 is: 130.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.70 : 303.78 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.70/303.78 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.70x = 303.78 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.70x = 26,441.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,441.01/202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.44

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