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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.89, 304.37 and 190.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.89, 304.37 and 190.53 is: 285.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.89 : 304.37 = 190.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.89/304.37 = 190.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.89x = 304.37 × 190.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.89x = 57,990.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,990.66/202.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.82

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