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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.79, 304.32 and 87.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.79, 304.32 and 87.35 is: 131.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.79 : 304.32 = 87.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.79/304.32 = 87.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.79x = 304.32 × 87.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.79x = 26,581.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,581.24/202.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.08

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