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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.93, 303.94 and 198.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.93, 303.94 and 198.37 is: 297.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.93 : 303.94 = 198.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.93/303.94 = 198.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.93x = 303.94 × 198.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.93x = 60,292.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,292.58/202.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.11

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