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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.59, 278.78 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.59, 278.78 and 197.22 is: 271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.59 : 278.78 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.59/278.78 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.59x = 278.78 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.59x = 54,980.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,980.99/202.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.39

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