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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.01, 278.67 and 175.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.01, 278.67 and 175.73 is: 242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.01 : 278.67 = 175.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.01/278.67 = 175.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.01x = 278.67 × 175.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.01x = 48,969.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,969.29/202.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.42

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