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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.84, 303.41 and 184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.84, 303.41 and 184.82 is: 276.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.84 : 303.41 = 184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.84/303.41 = 184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.84x = 303.41 × 184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.84x = 56,075.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,075.18/202.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.45

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