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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.96, 304.44 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.96, 304.44 and 175.92 is: 263.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.96 : 304.44 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.96/304.44 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.96x = 304.44 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.96x = 53,557.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,557.08/202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.88

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