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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.88, 303.60 and 191.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.88, 303.60 and 191.03 is: 285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.88 : 303.60 = 191.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.88/303.60 = 191.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.88x = 303.60 × 191.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.88x = 57,997.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,997.04/202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.88

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