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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.67, 304.20 and 191.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.67, 304.20 and 191.87 is: 287.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.67 : 304.20 = 191.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.67/304.20 = 191.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.67x = 304.20 × 191.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.67x = 58,366.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,366.85/202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.99

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