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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.32, 279 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.32, 279 and 140.04 is: 193.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.32 : 279 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.32/279 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.32x = 279 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.32x = 39,071.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,071.16/202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.12

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