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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.79, 279.87 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.79, 279.87 and 184.01 is: 253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.79 : 279.87 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.79/279.87 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.79x = 279.87 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.79x = 51,498.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,498.88/202.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.95

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