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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.12, 279 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.12, 279 and 144.08 is: 198.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.12 : 279 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.12/279 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.12x = 279 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.12x = 40,198.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,198.32/202.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.88

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