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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.87, 304.29 and 58.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.87, 304.29 and 58.57 is: 87.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.87 : 304.29 = 58.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.87/304.29 = 58.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.87x = 304.29 × 58.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.87x = 17,822.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,822.27/202.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.85

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