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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.97, 303.55 and 198.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.97, 303.55 and 198.11 is: 296.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.97 : 303.55 = 198.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.97/303.55 = 198.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.97x = 303.55 × 198.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.97x = 60,136.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,136.55/202.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.28

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