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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 302.88 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 302.88 and 178.08 is: 266.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 302.88 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/302.88 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 302.88 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 53,936.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,936.87/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.91

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