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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.88, 279.84 and 195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.88, 279.84 and 195.84 is: 270.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.88 : 279.84 = 195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.88/279.84 = 195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.88x = 279.84 × 195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.88x = 54,803.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,803.87/202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.13

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