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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.76, 304.03 and 87.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.76, 304.03 and 87.17 is: 130.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.76 : 304.03 = 87.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.76/304.03 = 87.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.76x = 304.03 × 87.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.76x = 26,502.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,502.30/202.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.71

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