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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.60, 304.06 and 190.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.60, 304.06 and 190.84 is: 286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.60 : 304.06 = 190.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.60/304.06 = 190.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.60x = 304.06 × 190.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.60x = 58,026.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,026.81/202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.41

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