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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.95, 279.98 and 195.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.95, 279.98 and 195.09 is: 269.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.95 : 279.98 = 195.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.95/279.98 = 195.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.95x = 279.98 × 195.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.95x = 54,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,621.02/202.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.13

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