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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.21, 301.64 and 199.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.21, 301.64 and 199.57 is: 297.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.21 : 301.64 = 199.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.21/301.64 = 199.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.21x = 301.64 × 199.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.21x = 60,198.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,198.29/202.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.70

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