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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.80, 279.44 and 198.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.80, 279.44 and 198.94 is: 272.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.80 : 279.44 = 198.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.80/279.44 = 198.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.80x = 279.44 × 198.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.80x = 55,591.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,591.79/203.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.78

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