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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.84, 302.53 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.84, 302.53 and 184.48 is: 275.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.84 : 302.53 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.84/302.53 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.84x = 302.53 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.84x = 55,810.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,810.73/202.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.15

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