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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.43, 302.32 and 200.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.43, 302.32 and 200.31 is: 299.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.43 : 302.32 = 200.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.43/302.32 = 200.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.43x = 302.32 × 200.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.43x = 60,556.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,556.84/202.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.15

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