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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.10, 303.02 and 182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.10, 303.02 and 182.04 is: 272.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.10 : 303.02 = 182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.10/303.02 = 182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.10x = 303.02 × 182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.10x = 55,161.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,161.76/202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.94

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