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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.52, 279.52 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.52, 279.52 and 186.12 is: 256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.52 : 279.52 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.52/279.52 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.52x = 279.52 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.52x = 52,023.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,023.80/202.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.88

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