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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.48, 279.68 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.48, 279.68 and 200.32 is: 276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.48 : 279.68 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.48/279.68 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.48x = 279.68 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.48x = 56,025.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,025.50/202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.70

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