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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.07, 302.59 and 183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.07, 302.59 and 183.57 is: 274.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.07 : 302.59 = 183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.07/302.59 = 183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.07x = 302.59 × 183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.07x = 55,545.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,545.53/202.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.89

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