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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.44, 279.25 and 140.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.44, 279.25 and 140.17 is: 193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.44 : 279.25 = 140.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.44/279.25 = 140.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.44x = 279.25 × 140.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.44x = 39,142.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,142.47/202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.35

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