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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.19, 278.33 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.19, 278.33 and 174.39 is: 240.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.19 : 278.33 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.19/278.33 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.19x = 278.33 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.19x = 48,537.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,537.10/202.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.06

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