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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 302.98 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 302.98 and 179.36 is: 268.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 302.98 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/302.98 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 302.98 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 54,342.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,342.49/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.84

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