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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.75, 303.78 and 193.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.75, 303.78 and 193.61 is: 290.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.75 : 303.78 = 193.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.75/303.78 = 193.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.75x = 303.78 × 193.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.75x = 58,814.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,814.85/202.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.09

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