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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.99, 278.83 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.99, 278.83 and 143.76 is: 198.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.99 : 278.83 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.99/278.83 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.99x = 278.83 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.99x = 40,084.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,084.60/201.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.45

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