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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.50, 301.96 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.50, 301.96 and 187.62 is: 279.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.50 : 301.96 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.50/301.96 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.50x = 301.96 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.50x = 56,652.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,652.84/202.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.77

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