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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.30, 302.86 and 183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.30, 302.86 and 183.09 is: 274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.30 : 302.86 = 183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.30/302.86 = 183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.30x = 302.86 × 183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.30x = 55,450.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,450.64/202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.10

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