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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.24, 302.70 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.24, 302.70 and 183.30 is: 274.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.24 : 302.70 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.24/302.70 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.24x = 302.70 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.24x = 55,484.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,484.91/202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.35

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