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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.84, 278.06 and 199.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.84, 278.06 and 199.16 is: 273.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.84 : 278.06 = 199.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.84/278.06 = 199.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.84x = 278.06 × 199.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.84x = 55,378.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,378.43/202.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.02

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