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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 302.53 and 177.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 302.53 and 177.75 is: 266.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 302.53 = 177.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/302.53 = 177.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 302.53 × 177.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 53,772.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,772.31/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.02

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