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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.16, 278.98 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.16, 278.98 and 143.24 is: 197.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.16 : 278.98 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.16/278.98 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.16x = 278.98 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.16x = 39,961.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,961.43/202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.68

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