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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.16, 303.21 and 191.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.16, 303.21 and 191.90 is: 287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.16 : 303.21 = 191.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.16/303.21 = 191.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.16x = 303.21 × 191.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.16x = 58,186.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,186.76/202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.82

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