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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.41, 279.05 and 196.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.41, 279.05 and 196.03 is: 270.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.41 : 279.05 = 196.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.41/279.05 = 196.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.41x = 279.05 × 196.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.41x = 54,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,700.49/202.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.25

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