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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.60, 304.18 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.60, 304.18 and 175.14 is: 262.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.60 : 304.18 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.60/304.18 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.60x = 304.18 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.60x = 53,273.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,273.28/202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.95

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