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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 304.64 and 189.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 304.64 and 189.30 is: 285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 304.64 = 189.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/304.64 = 189.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 304.64 × 189.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 57,667.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,667.41/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.37

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