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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.23, 277.26 and 198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.23, 277.26 and 198.59 is: 272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.23 : 277.26 = 198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.23/277.26 = 198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.23x = 277.26 × 198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.23x = 55,059.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,059.68/202.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.26

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