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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.59, 303.89 and 189.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.59, 303.89 and 189.63 is: 284.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.59 : 303.89 = 189.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.59/303.89 = 189.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.59x = 303.89 × 189.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.59x = 57,625.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,625.71/202.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.45

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