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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.28, 303.12 and 188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.28, 303.12 and 188.76 is: 282.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.28 : 303.12 = 188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.28/303.12 = 188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.28x = 303.12 × 188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.28x = 57,216.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,216.93/202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.86

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