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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.56, 304.32 and 199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.56, 304.32 and 199.36 is: 299.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.56 : 304.32 = 199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.56/304.32 = 199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.56x = 304.32 × 199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.56x = 60,669.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,669.24/202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.51

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