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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.56, 301.96 and 197.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.56, 301.96 and 197.32 is: 294.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.56 : 301.96 = 197.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.56/301.96 = 197.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.56x = 301.96 × 197.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.56x = 59,582.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,582.75/202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.15

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