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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.19, 279.38 and 143.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.19, 279.38 and 143.87 is: 198.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.19 : 279.38 = 143.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.19/279.38 = 143.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.19x = 279.38 × 143.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.19x = 40,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,193.36/202.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.79

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