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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.27, 302.76 and 199.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.27, 302.76 and 199.22 is: 299.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.27 : 302.76 = 199.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.27/302.76 = 199.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.27x = 302.76 × 199.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.27x = 60,317.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,317.02/201.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.68

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