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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.92, 303.98 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.92, 303.98 and 191.08 is: 286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.92 : 303.98 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.92/303.98 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.92x = 303.98 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.92x = 58,084.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,084.50/202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.24

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