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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.63, 303.94 and 192.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.63, 303.94 and 192.79 is: 289.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.63 : 303.94 = 192.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.63/303.94 = 192.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.63x = 303.94 × 192.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.63x = 58,594.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,594.11/202.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.18

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