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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.84, 304.17 and 181.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.84, 304.17 and 181.42 is: 272.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.84 : 304.17 = 181.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.84/304.17 = 181.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.84x = 304.17 × 181.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.84x = 55,182.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,182.52/202.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.05

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