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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.44, 302.10 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.44, 302.10 and 184.44 is: 275.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.44 : 302.10 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.44/302.10 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.44x = 302.10 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.44x = 55,719.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,719.32/202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.24

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