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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.22, 279.84 and 198.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.22, 279.84 and 198.68 is: 273.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.22 : 279.84 = 198.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.22/279.84 = 198.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.22x = 279.84 × 198.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.22x = 55,598.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,598.61/203.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.59

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