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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.95, 279.99 and 187.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.95, 279.99 and 187.56 is: 258.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.95 : 279.99 = 187.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.95/279.99 = 187.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.95x = 279.99 × 187.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.95x = 52,514.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,514.92/202.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.76

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