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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.32, 278.63 and 184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.32, 278.63 and 184.09 is: 253.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.32 : 278.63 = 184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.32/278.63 = 184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.32x = 278.63 × 184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.32x = 51,293.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,293.00/202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.52

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