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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.96, 304.26 and 186.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.96, 304.26 and 186.76 is: 279.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.96 : 304.26 = 186.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.96/304.26 = 186.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.96x = 304.26 × 186.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.96x = 56,823.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,823.60/202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.97

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