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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.32, 278.74 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.32, 278.74 and 199.68 is: 273.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.32 : 278.74 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.32/278.74 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.32x = 278.74 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.32x = 55,658.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,658.80/203.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.75

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