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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.41, 279.36 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.41, 279.36 and 140.28 is: 193.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.41 : 279.36 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.41/279.36 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.41x = 279.36 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.41x = 39,188.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,188.62/202.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.61

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