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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.36, 304.72 and 185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.36, 304.72 and 185.56 is: 279.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.36 : 304.72 = 185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.36/304.72 = 185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.36x = 304.72 × 185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.36x = 56,543.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,543.84/202.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.42

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