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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.76, 303.98 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.76, 303.98 and 182.52 is: 275.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.76 : 303.98 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.76/303.98 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.76x = 303.98 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.76x = 55,482.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,482.43/201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.00

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