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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.07, 278.81 and 139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.07, 278.81 and 139.80 is: 192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.07 : 278.81 = 139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.07/278.81 = 139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.07x = 278.81 × 139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.07x = 38,977.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,977.99/202.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.89

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