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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.38, 303.75 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.38, 303.75 and 186.18 is: 279.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.38 : 303.75 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.38/303.75 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.38x = 303.75 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.38x = 56,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,552.18/202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.44

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