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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.71, 304.20 and 87.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.71, 304.20 and 87.18 is: 130.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.71 : 304.20 = 87.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.71/304.20 = 87.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.71x = 304.20 × 87.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.71x = 26,519.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,519.72/202.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.83

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