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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.85, 304.32 and 87.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.85, 304.32 and 87.25 is: 130.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.85 : 304.32 = 87.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.85/304.32 = 87.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.85x = 304.32 × 87.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.85x = 26,551.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,551.92/202.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.89

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