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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.24, 279.24 and 185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.24, 279.24 and 185.56 is: 256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.24 : 279.24 = 185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.24/279.24 = 185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.24x = 279.24 × 185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.24x = 51,815.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,815.77/202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.21

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