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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.32, 303.18 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.32, 303.18 and 181.62 is: 272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.32 : 303.18 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.32/303.18 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.32x = 303.18 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.32x = 55,063.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,063.55/202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.16

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