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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.62, 277.47 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.62, 277.47 and 191.52 is: 262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.62 : 277.47 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.62/277.47 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.62x = 277.47 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.62x = 53,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,140.10/202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.26

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