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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 302.49 and 175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 302.49 and 175.41 is: 262.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 302.49 = 175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/302.49 = 175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 302.49 × 175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 53,059.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,059.77/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.49

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