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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.84, 303.89 and 180.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.84, 303.89 and 180.97 is: 271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.84 : 303.89 = 180.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.84/303.89 = 180.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.84x = 303.89 × 180.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.84x = 54,993.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,993.31/202.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.12

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