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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.16, 278.88 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.16, 278.88 and 143.84 is: 198.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.16 : 278.88 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.16/278.88 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.16x = 278.88 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.16x = 40,114.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,114.10/202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.43

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