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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 304.04 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 304.04 and 194.76 is: 292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 304.04 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/304.04 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 304.04 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 59,214.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,214.83/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.22

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