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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.20, 279.84 and 197.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.20, 279.84 and 197.68 is: 272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.20 : 279.84 = 197.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.20/279.84 = 197.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.20x = 279.84 × 197.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.20x = 55,318.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,318.77/203.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.24

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