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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.22, 303.21 and 185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.22, 303.21 and 185.02 is: 277.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.22 : 303.21 = 185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.22/303.21 = 185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.22x = 303.21 × 185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.22x = 56,099.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,099.91/202.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.42

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