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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.03, 278.70 and 143.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.03, 278.70 and 143.02 is: 197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.03 : 278.70 = 143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.03/278.70 = 143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.03x = 278.70 × 143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.03x = 39,859.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,859.51/202.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.29

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