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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.72, 301.52 and 200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.72, 301.52 and 200.20 is: 297.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.72 : 301.52 = 200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.72/301.52 = 200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.72x = 301.52 × 200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.72x = 60,364.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,364.30/202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.77

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