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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.13, 279 and 139.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.13, 279 and 139.97 is: 193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.13 : 279 = 139.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.13/279 = 139.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.13x = 279 × 139.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.13x = 39,052.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,052.33/202.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.21

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