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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.85, 304.77 and 194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.85, 304.77 and 194.75 is: 292.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.85 : 304.77 = 194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.85/304.77 = 194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.85x = 304.77 × 194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.85x = 59,353.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,353.96/202.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.60

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