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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.85, 303.88 and 181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.85, 303.88 and 181.40 is: 271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.85 : 303.88 = 181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.85/303.88 = 181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.85x = 303.88 × 181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.85x = 55,123.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,123.83/202.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.75

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