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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.96, 304.56 and 87.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.96, 304.56 and 87.43 is: 131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.96 : 304.56 = 87.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.96/304.56 = 87.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.96x = 304.56 × 87.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.96x = 26,627.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,627.49/202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.20

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