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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.82, 304.63 and 197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.82, 304.63 and 197.96 is: 297.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.82 : 304.63 = 197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.82/304.63 = 197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.82x = 304.63 × 197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.82x = 60,302.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,302.54/202.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.33

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