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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.78, 303.92 and 87.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.78, 303.92 and 87.20 is: 130.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.78 : 303.92 = 87.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.78/303.92 = 87.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.78x = 303.92 × 87.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.78x = 26,501.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,501.82/202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.69

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