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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.77, 303.75 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.77, 303.75 and 195.68 is: 293.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.77 : 303.75 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.77/303.75 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.77x = 303.75 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.77x = 59,438.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,438.56/202.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.13

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