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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.68, 305.55 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.68, 305.55 and 187.02 is: 281.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.68 : 305.55 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.68/305.55 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.68x = 305.55 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.68x = 57,143.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,143.96/202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.94

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