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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.69, 302.72 and 175.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.69, 302.72 and 175.33 is: 261.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.69 : 302.72 = 175.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.69/302.72 = 175.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.69x = 302.72 × 175.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.69x = 53,075.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,075.90/202.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.86

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