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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.22, 301.85 and 187.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.22, 301.85 and 187.17 is: 279.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.22 : 301.85 = 187.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.22/301.85 = 187.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.22x = 301.85 × 187.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.22x = 56,497.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,497.26/202.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.39

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