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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.12, 303.38 and 179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.12, 303.38 and 179.13 is: 268.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.12 : 303.38 = 179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.12/303.38 = 179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.12x = 303.38 × 179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.12x = 54,342.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,342.94/202.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.87

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