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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.49, 303.17 and 183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.49, 303.17 and 183.27 is: 274.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.49 : 303.17 = 183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.49/303.17 = 183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.49x = 303.17 × 183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.49x = 55,561.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,561.05/202.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.39

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