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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.50, 279.31 and 139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.50, 279.31 and 139.59 is: 192.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.50 : 279.31 = 139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.50/279.31 = 139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.50x = 279.31 × 139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.50x = 38,988.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,988.88/202.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.54

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