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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.20, 278.54 and 139.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.20, 278.54 and 139.91 is: 192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.20 : 278.54 = 139.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.20/278.54 = 139.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.20x = 278.54 × 139.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.20x = 38,971.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,971.71/202.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.74

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