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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.88, 280.32 and 188.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.88, 280.32 and 188.48 is: 260.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.88 : 280.32 = 188.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.88/280.32 = 188.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.88x = 280.32 × 188.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.88x = 52,834.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,834.71/202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.42

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