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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.54, 303.52 and 181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.54, 303.52 and 181.84 is: 272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.54 : 303.52 = 181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.54/303.52 = 181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.54x = 303.52 × 181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.54x = 55,192.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,192.08/202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.50

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