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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.25, 279.17 and 144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.25, 279.17 and 144.14 is: 198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.25 : 279.17 = 144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.25/279.17 = 144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.25x = 279.17 × 144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.25x = 40,237.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,237.45/202.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.95

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