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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.71, 302.06 and 192.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.71, 302.06 and 192.92 is: 287.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.71 : 302.06 = 192.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.71/302.06 = 192.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.71x = 302.06 × 192.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.71x = 58,273.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,273.42/202.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.47

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