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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.26, 302.82 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.26, 302.82 and 179.40 is: 268.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.26 : 302.82 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.26/302.82 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.26x = 302.82 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.26x = 54,325.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,325.91/202.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.59

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