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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.82, 303.82 and 187.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.82, 303.82 and 187.83 is: 281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.82 : 303.82 = 187.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.82/303.82 = 187.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.82x = 303.82 × 187.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.82x = 57,066.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,066.04/202.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.37

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