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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.44, 279.33 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.44, 279.33 and 175.02 is: 241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.44 : 279.33 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.44/279.33 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.44x = 279.33 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.44x = 48,888.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,888.34/202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.50

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