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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.80, 304.44 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.80, 304.44 and 187.68 is: 281.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.80 : 304.44 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.80/304.44 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.80x = 304.44 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.80x = 57,137.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,137.30/202.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.74

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