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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.28, 278.56 and 198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.28, 278.56 and 198.20 is: 272.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.28 : 278.56 = 198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.28/278.56 = 198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.28x = 278.56 × 198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.28x = 55,210.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,210.59/202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.94

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