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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 303.39 and 199.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 303.39 and 199.53 is: 299.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 303.39 = 199.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/303.39 = 199.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 303.39 × 199.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 60,535.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,535.41/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.47

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