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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.80, 304 and 87.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.80, 304 and 87.25 is: 130.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.80 : 304 = 87.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.80/304 = 87.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.80x = 304 × 87.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.80x = 26,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,524/202.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.79

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