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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.92, 302.69 and 201.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.92, 302.69 and 201.64 is: 300.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.92 : 302.69 = 201.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.92/302.69 = 201.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.92x = 302.69 × 201.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.92x = 61,034.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,034.41/202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.78

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