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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.16, 302.60 and 188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.16, 302.60 and 188.40 is: 282.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.16 : 302.60 = 188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.16/302.60 = 188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.16x = 302.60 × 188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.16x = 57,009.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,009.84/202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.00

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