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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.77, 279.33 and 190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.77, 279.33 and 190.02 is: 261.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.77 : 279.33 = 190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.77/279.33 = 190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.77x = 279.33 × 190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.77x = 53,078.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,078.29/202.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.77

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