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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.32, 279.16 and 144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.32, 279.16 and 144.14 is: 198.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.32 : 279.16 = 144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.32/279.16 = 144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.32x = 279.16 × 144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.32x = 40,238.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,238.12/202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.88

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