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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.82, 279.54 and 191.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.82, 279.54 and 191.87 is: 264.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.82 : 279.54 = 191.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.82/279.54 = 191.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.82x = 279.54 × 191.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.82x = 53,635.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,635.34/202.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.45

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