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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.30, 277.02 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.30, 277.02 and 202.30 is: 277.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.30 : 277.02 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.30/277.02 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.30x = 277.02 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.30x = 56,041.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,041.15/202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.02

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