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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.68, 279.44 and 199.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.68, 279.44 and 199.96 is: 275.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.68 : 279.44 = 199.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.68/279.44 = 199.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.68x = 279.44 × 199.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.68x = 55,876.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,876.82/202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.69

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