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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.67, 302.55 and 198.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.67, 302.55 and 198.23 is: 297.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.67 : 302.55 = 198.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.67/302.55 = 198.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.67x = 302.55 × 198.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.67x = 59,972.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,972.23/201.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.38

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