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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.38, 303.57 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.38, 303.57 and 182.18 is: 273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.38 : 303.57 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.38/303.57 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.38x = 303.57 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.38x = 55,302.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,302.86/202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.26

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