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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.25, 303.50 and 200.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.25, 303.50 and 200.61 is: 301.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.25 : 303.50 = 200.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.25/303.50 = 200.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.25x = 303.50 × 200.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.25x = 60,885.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,885.64/202.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.04

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