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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.67, 279.42 and 198.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.67, 279.42 and 198.35 is: 273.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.67 : 279.42 = 198.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.67/279.42 = 198.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.67x = 279.42 × 198.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.67x = 55,422.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,422.96/202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.46

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