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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 303.96 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 303.96 and 192.38 is: 288.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 303.96 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/303.96 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 303.96 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 58,475.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,475.82/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.57

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