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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.62, 304.24 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.62, 304.24 and 194.30 is: 291.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.62 : 304.24 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.62/304.24 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.62x = 304.24 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.62x = 59,113.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,113.83/202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.75

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