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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202, 302.60 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202, 302.60 and 193.12 is: 289.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202 : 302.60 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202/302.60 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202x = 302.60 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202x = 58,438.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,438.11/202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.30

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