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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.46, 303.75 and 192.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.46, 303.75 and 192.11 is: 288.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.46 : 303.75 = 192.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.46/303.75 = 192.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.46x = 303.75 × 192.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.46x = 58,351.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,351.89/202.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.22

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