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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.56, 302.16 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.56, 302.16 and 190.14 is: 283.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.56 : 302.16 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.56/302.16 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.56x = 302.16 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.56x = 57,452.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,452.70/202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.63

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