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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.61, 279.33 and 185.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.61, 279.33 and 185.39 is: 255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.61 : 279.33 = 185.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.61/279.33 = 185.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.61x = 279.33 × 185.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.61x = 51,783.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,783.59/202.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.59

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