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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.36, 279.12 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.36, 279.12 and 144.04 is: 198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.36 : 279.12 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.36/279.12 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.36x = 279.12 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.36x = 40,204.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,204.44/202.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.68

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