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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.60, 279.51 and 185.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.60, 279.51 and 185.59 is: 256.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.60 : 279.51 = 185.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.60/279.51 = 185.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.60x = 279.51 × 185.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.60x = 51,874.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,874.26/202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.04

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