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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.31, 279.35 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.31, 279.35 and 192.12 is: 265.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.31 : 279.35 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.31/279.35 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.31x = 279.35 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.31x = 53,667.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,667.76/202.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.28

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