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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.48, 303.50 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.48, 303.50 and 190.36 is: 285.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.48 : 303.50 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.48/303.50 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.48x = 303.50 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.48x = 57,774.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,774.04/202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.34

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