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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.03, 303.18 and 188.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.03, 303.18 and 188.53 is: 282.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.03 : 303.18 = 188.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.03/303.18 = 188.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.03x = 303.18 × 188.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.03x = 57,158.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,158.53/202.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.92

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