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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.70, 303.24 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.70, 303.24 and 184.34 is: 275.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.70 : 303.24 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.70/303.24 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.70x = 303.24 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.70x = 55,899.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,899.26/202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.77

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