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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.71, 304.74 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.71, 304.74 and 187.68 is: 282.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.71 : 304.74 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.71/304.74 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.71x = 304.74 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.71x = 57,193.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,193.60/202.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.14

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