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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.77, 302.40 and 178.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.77, 302.40 and 178.52 is: 266.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.77 : 302.40 = 178.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.77/302.40 = 178.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.77x = 302.40 × 178.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.77x = 53,982.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,982.94/202.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.23

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