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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 304.50 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 304.50 and 196.70 is: 295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 304.50 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/304.50 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 304.50 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 59,895.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,895.15/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.57

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