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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.42, 279.15 and 140.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.42, 279.15 and 140.14 is: 193.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.42 : 279.15 = 140.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.42/279.15 = 140.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.42x = 279.15 × 140.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.42x = 39,120.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,120.08/202.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.26

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