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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.97, 280.75 and 189.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.97, 280.75 and 189.91 is: 262.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.97 : 280.75 = 189.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.97/280.75 = 189.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.97x = 280.75 × 189.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.97x = 53,317.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,317.23/202.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.69

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