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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.30, 303.71 and 194.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.30, 303.71 and 194.07 is: 291.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.30 : 303.71 = 194.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.30/303.71 = 194.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.30x = 303.71 × 194.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.30x = 58,941.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,941.00/202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.35

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