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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.05, 302.54 and 177.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.05, 302.54 and 177.75 is: 266.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.05 : 302.54 = 177.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.05/302.54 = 177.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.05x = 302.54 × 177.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.05x = 53,775.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,775.60/202.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.15

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