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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.96, 304.71 and 197.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.96, 304.71 and 197.56 is: 296.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.96 : 304.71 = 197.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.96/304.71 = 197.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.96x = 304.71 × 197.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.96x = 60,198.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,198.51/202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.60

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