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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.87, 281.83 and 200.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.87, 281.83 and 200.97 is: 279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.87 : 281.83 = 200.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.87/281.83 = 200.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.87x = 281.83 × 200.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.87x = 56,639.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,639.38/202.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.20

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