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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.56, 304.28 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.56, 304.28 and 175.44 is: 263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.56 : 304.28 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.56/304.28 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.56x = 304.28 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.56x = 53,382.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,382.88/202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.54

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