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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.17, 303.93 and 189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.17, 303.93 and 189.48 is: 284.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.17 : 303.93 = 189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.17/303.93 = 189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.17x = 303.93 × 189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.17x = 57,588.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,588.66/202.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.85

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