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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.83, 304.25 and 87.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.83, 304.25 and 87.31 is: 130.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.83 : 304.25 = 87.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.83/304.25 = 87.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.83x = 304.25 × 87.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.83x = 26,564.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,564.07/202.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.97

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