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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.42, 301.46 and 190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.42, 301.46 and 190 is: 282.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.42 : 301.46 = 190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.42/301.46 = 190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.42x = 301.46 × 190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.42x = 57,277.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,277.40/202.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.96

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