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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.24, 303.52 and 196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.24, 303.52 and 196 is: 294.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.24 : 303.52 = 196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.24/303.52 = 196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.24x = 303.52 × 196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.24x = 59,489.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,489.92/202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.16

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