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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.70, 302.54 and 182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.70, 302.54 and 182.15 is: 271.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.70 : 302.54 = 182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.70/302.54 = 182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.70x = 302.54 × 182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.70x = 55,106.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,106.37/202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.86

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