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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.84, 302.16 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.84, 302.16 and 198.48 is: 297.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.84 : 302.16 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.84/302.16 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.84x = 302.16 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.84x = 59,972.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,972.72/201.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.13

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