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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.29, 279.01 and 186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.29, 279.01 and 186.09 is: 256.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.29 : 279.01 = 186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.29/279.01 = 186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.29x = 279.01 × 186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.29x = 51,920.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,920.97/202.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.67

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