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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.30, 278.49 and 181.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.30, 278.49 and 181.57 is: 249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.30 : 278.49 = 181.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.30/278.49 = 181.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.30x = 278.49 × 181.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.30x = 50,565.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,565.43/202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.95

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