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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.97, 279.63 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.97, 279.63 and 191.22 is: 263.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.97 : 279.63 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.97/279.63 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.97x = 279.63 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.97x = 53,470.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,470.85/202.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.45

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