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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.86, 303.84 and 193.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.86, 303.84 and 193.14 is: 289.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.86 : 303.84 = 193.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.86/303.84 = 193.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.86x = 303.84 × 193.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.86x = 58,683.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,683.66/202.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.28

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