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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.54, 303.31 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.54, 303.31 and 183.06 is: 274.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.54 : 303.31 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.54/303.31 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.54x = 303.31 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.54x = 55,523.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,523.93/202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.14

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