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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.68, 302.20 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.68, 302.20 and 199.04 is: 296.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.68 : 302.20 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.68/302.20 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.68x = 302.20 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.68x = 60,147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,147.88/202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.76

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