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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.72, 303.79 and 191.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.72, 303.79 and 191.77 is: 287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.72 : 303.79 = 191.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.72/303.79 = 191.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.72x = 303.79 × 191.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.72x = 58,257.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,257.81/202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.38

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