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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.23, 279.29 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.23, 279.29 and 140.25 is: 193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.23 : 279.29 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.23/279.29 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.23x = 279.29 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.23x = 39,170.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,170.42/202.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.69

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