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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.55, 278.84 and 181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.55, 278.84 and 181.82 is: 250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.55 : 278.84 = 181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.55/278.84 = 181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.55x = 278.84 × 181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.55x = 50,697.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,697.78/202.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.30

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