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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.47, 301.76 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.47, 301.76 and 202.20 is: 301.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.47 : 301.76 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.47/301.76 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.47x = 301.76 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.47x = 61,014.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,014.86/202.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.35

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