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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.60, 278.08 and 202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.60, 278.08 and 202.60 is: 278.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.60 : 278.08 = 202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.60/278.08 = 202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.60x = 278.08 × 202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.60x = 56,339.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,339.01/202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.08

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