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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.33, 303.06 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.33, 303.06 and 188.08 is: 281.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.33 : 303.06 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.33/303.06 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.33x = 303.06 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.33x = 56,999.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,999.52/202.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.72

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