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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.72, 303.71 and 195.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.72, 303.71 and 195.22 is: 292.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.72 : 303.71 = 195.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.72/303.71 = 195.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.72x = 303.71 × 195.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.72x = 59,287.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,287.77/202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.47

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