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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.74, 304.08 and 87.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.74, 304.08 and 87.15 is: 130.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.74 : 304.08 = 87.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.74/304.08 = 87.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.74x = 304.08 × 87.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.74x = 26,500.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,500.57/202.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.71

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