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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202, 278.77 and 143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202, 278.77 and 143.09 is: 197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202 : 278.77 = 143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202/278.77 = 143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202x = 278.77 × 143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202x = 39,888.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,888.48/202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.47

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