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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 280.20 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 280.20 and 194.52 is: 269.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 280.20 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/280.20 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 280.20 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 54,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,504.50/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.72

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