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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.53, 303.80 and 193.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.53, 303.80 and 193.65 is: 290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.53 : 303.80 = 193.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.53/303.80 = 193.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.53x = 303.80 × 193.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.53x = 58,830.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,830.87/202.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.48

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