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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.09, 279.01 and 143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.09, 279.01 and 143.20 is: 197.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.09 : 279.01 = 143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.09/279.01 = 143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.09x = 279.01 × 143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.09x = 39,954.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,954.76/202.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.71

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