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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.10, 282.40 and 202.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.10, 282.40 and 202.10 is: 282.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.10 : 282.40 = 202.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.10/282.40 = 202.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.10x = 282.40 × 202.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.10x = 57,073.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,073.04/202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.40

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