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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.18, 278.94 and 181.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.18, 278.94 and 181.70 is: 250.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.18 : 278.94 = 181.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.18/278.94 = 181.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.18x = 278.94 × 181.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.18x = 50,683.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,683.40/202.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.68

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