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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.52, 279.86 and 187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.52, 279.86 and 187.96 is: 259.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.52 : 279.86 = 187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.52/279.86 = 187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.52x = 279.86 × 187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.52x = 52,602.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,602.49/202.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.74

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