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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.86, 303.72 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.86, 303.72 and 183.66 is: 274.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.86 : 303.72 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.86/303.72 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.86x = 303.72 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.86x = 55,781.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,781.22/202.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.97

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