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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.26, 279.20 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.26, 279.20 and 140.18 is: 193.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.26 : 279.20 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.26/279.20 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.26x = 279.20 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.26x = 39,138.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,138.26/202.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.50

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