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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 279.56 and 181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 279.56 and 181.82 is: 250.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 279.56 = 181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/279.56 = 181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 279.56 × 181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 50,829.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,829.60/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.84

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