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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.93, 304.21 and 184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.93, 304.21 and 184.93 is: 277.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.93 : 304.21 = 184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.93/304.21 = 184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.93x = 304.21 × 184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.93x = 56,257.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,257.56/202.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.23

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