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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.73, 303.77 and 189.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.73, 303.77 and 189.97 is: 284.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.73 : 303.77 = 189.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.73/303.77 = 189.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.73x = 303.77 × 189.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.73x = 57,706.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,706.90/202.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.66

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