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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.02, 279.29 and 193.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.02, 279.29 and 193.40 is: 267.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.02 : 279.29 = 193.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.02/279.29 = 193.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.02x = 279.29 × 193.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.02x = 54,014.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,014.69/202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.37

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