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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.76, 301.99 and 201.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.76, 301.99 and 201.73 is: 300.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.76 : 301.99 = 201.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.76/301.99 = 201.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.76x = 301.99 × 201.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.76x = 60,920.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,920.44/202.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.46

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