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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.43, 279.67 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.43, 279.67 and 192.44 is: 265.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.43 : 279.67 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.43/279.67 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.43x = 279.67 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.43x = 53,817.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,817.82/202.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.87

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