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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.12, 278.62 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.12, 278.62 and 139.92 is: 192.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.12 : 278.62 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.12/278.62 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.12x = 278.62 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.12x = 38,984.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,984.51/202.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.88

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