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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.98, 304.58 and 87.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.98, 304.58 and 87.39 is: 131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.98 : 304.58 = 87.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.98/304.58 = 87.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.98x = 304.58 × 87.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.98x = 26,617.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,617.25/202.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.13

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