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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.60, 302.94 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.60, 302.94 and 189.64 is: 283.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.60 : 302.94 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.60/302.94 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.60x = 302.94 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.60x = 57,449.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,449.54/202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.56

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