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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.41, 277.38 and 182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.41, 277.38 and 182.97 is: 250.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.41 : 277.38 = 182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.41/277.38 = 182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.41x = 277.38 × 182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.41x = 50,752.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,752.22/202.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.74

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