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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.22, 279.70 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.22, 279.70 and 189.12 is: 261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.22 : 279.70 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.22/279.70 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.22x = 279.70 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.22x = 52,896.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,896.86/202.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.58

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