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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.01, 278.74 and 139.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.01, 278.74 and 139.99 is: 193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.01 : 278.74 = 139.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.01/278.74 = 139.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.01x = 278.74 × 139.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.01x = 39,020.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,020.81/202.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.16

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