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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.24, 301.18 and 197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.24, 301.18 and 197.20 is: 293.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.24 : 301.18 = 197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.24/301.18 = 197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.24x = 301.18 × 197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.24x = 59,392.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,392.70/202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.67

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