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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.70, 279.65 and 189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.70, 279.65 and 189.74 is: 261.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.70 : 279.65 = 189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.70/279.65 = 189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.70x = 279.65 × 189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.70x = 53,061.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,061.96/202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.77

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