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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.35, 279.27 and 196.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.35, 279.27 and 196.86 is: 271.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.35 : 279.27 = 196.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.35/279.27 = 196.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.35x = 279.27 × 196.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.35x = 54,977.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,977.09/202.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.69

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