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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.23, 301.74 and 181.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.23, 301.74 and 181.80 is: 271.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.23 : 301.74 = 181.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.23/301.74 = 181.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.23x = 301.74 × 181.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.23x = 54,856.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,856.33/202.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.26

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