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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.13, 279.08 and 143.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.13, 279.08 and 143.81 is: 198.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.13 : 279.08 = 143.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.13/279.08 = 143.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.13x = 279.08 × 143.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.13x = 40,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,132.38/202.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.55

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