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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.01, 303.08 and 182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.01, 303.08 and 182.98 is: 274.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.01 : 303.08 = 182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.01/303.08 = 182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.01x = 303.08 × 182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.01x = 55,455.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,455.15/202.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.52

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