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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.98, 279.30 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.98, 279.30 and 201.84 is: 277.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.98 : 279.30 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.98/279.30 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.98x = 279.30 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.98x = 56,374.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,374.06/202.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.73

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