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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.74, 280.36 and 199.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.74, 280.36 and 199.09 is: 275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.74 : 280.36 = 199.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.74/280.36 = 199.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.74x = 280.36 × 199.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.74x = 55,816.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,816.87/202.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.32

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