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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.24, 278.94 and 143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.24, 278.94 and 143.92 is: 198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.24 : 278.94 = 143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.24/278.94 = 143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.24x = 278.94 × 143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.24x = 40,145.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,145.04/202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.50

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