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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 301.73 and 182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 301.73 and 182.96 is: 273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 301.73 = 182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/301.73 = 182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 301.73 × 182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 55,202.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,202.10/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.17

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