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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.80, 302.04 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.80, 302.04 and 195.24 is: 290.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.80 : 302.04 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.80/302.04 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.80x = 302.04 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.80x = 58,970.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,970.29/202.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.78

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