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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.02, 278.40 and 189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.02, 278.40 and 189.46 is: 261.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.02 : 278.40 = 189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.02/278.40 = 189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.02x = 278.40 × 189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.02x = 52,745.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,745.66/202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.09

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