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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.20, 278.88 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.20, 278.88 and 140.13 is: 193.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.20 : 278.88 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.20/278.88 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.20x = 278.88 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.20x = 39,078.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,078.93/202.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.27

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