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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.77, 279.11 and 181.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.77, 279.11 and 181.66 is: 250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.77 : 279.11 = 181.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.77/279.11 = 181.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.77x = 279.11 × 181.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.77x = 50,703.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,703.40/202.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.05

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