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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.05, 302.49 and 181.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.05, 302.49 and 181.21 is: 271.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.05 : 302.49 = 181.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.05/302.49 = 181.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.05x = 302.49 × 181.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.05x = 54,814.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,814.21/202.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.29

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