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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.19, 303.69 and 197.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.19, 303.69 and 197.33 is: 296.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.19 : 303.69 = 197.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.19/303.69 = 197.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.19x = 303.69 × 197.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.19x = 59,927.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,927.15/202.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.39

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