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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.29, 302.84 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.29, 302.84 and 181.44 is: 271.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.29 : 302.84 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.29/302.84 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.29x = 302.84 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.29x = 54,947.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,947.29/202.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.63

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