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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.07, 278.29 and 183.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.07, 278.29 and 183.85 is: 253.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.07 : 278.29 = 183.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.07/278.29 = 183.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.07x = 278.29 × 183.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.07x = 51,162.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,162.46/202.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.19

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