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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.48, 301.94 and 187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.48, 301.94 and 187.60 is: 279.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.48 : 301.94 = 187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.48/301.94 = 187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.48x = 301.94 × 187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.48x = 56,644.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,644.58/202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.75

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