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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.92, 303.02 and 186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.92, 303.02 and 186.90 is: 280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.92 : 303.02 = 186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.92/303.02 = 186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.92x = 303.02 × 186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.92x = 56,634.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,634.44/201.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.48

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