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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.89, 304.44 and 87.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.89, 304.44 and 87.30 is: 130.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.89 : 304.44 = 87.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.89/304.44 = 87.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.89x = 304.44 × 87.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.89x = 26,577.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,577.18/202.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.99

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