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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.50, 279.62 and 190.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.50, 279.62 and 190.99 is: 263.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.50 : 279.62 = 190.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.50/279.62 = 190.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.50x = 279.62 × 190.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.50x = 53,404.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,404.73/202.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.73

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