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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 279.32 and 185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 279.32 and 185.90 is: 256.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 279.32 = 185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/279.32 = 185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 279.32 × 185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 51,925.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,925.59/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.25

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