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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.42, 279.01 and 143.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.42, 279.01 and 143.43 is: 197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.42 : 279.01 = 143.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.42/279.01 = 143.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.42x = 279.01 × 143.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.42x = 40,018.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,018.40/202.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.70

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