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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.76, 302.22 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.76, 302.22 and 192.84 is: 288.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.76 : 302.22 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.76/302.22 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.76x = 302.22 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.76x = 58,280.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,280.10/201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.86

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