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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.68, 303.82 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.68, 303.82 and 184.86 is: 277.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.68 : 303.82 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.68/303.82 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.68x = 303.82 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.68x = 56,163.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,163.70/202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.11

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