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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.79, 304.13 and 87.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.79, 304.13 and 87.17 is: 130.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.79 : 304.13 = 87.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.79/304.13 = 87.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.79x = 304.13 × 87.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.79x = 26,511.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,511.01/202.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.73

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