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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.92, 302.28 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.92, 302.28 and 190.52 is: 283.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.92 : 302.28 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.92/302.28 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.92x = 302.28 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.92x = 57,590.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,590.39/202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.81

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