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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 278.88 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 278.88 and 143.28 is: 197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 278.88 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/278.88 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 278.88 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 39,957.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,957.93/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.73

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