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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.30, 279.03 and 143.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.30, 279.03 and 143.37 is: 197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.30 : 279.03 = 143.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.30/279.03 = 143.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.30x = 279.03 × 143.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.30x = 40,005.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,005.07/202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.75

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