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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.50, 279.45 and 144.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.50, 279.45 and 144.38 is: 199.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.50 : 279.45 = 144.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.50/279.45 = 144.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.50x = 279.45 × 144.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.50x = 40,347.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,347.69/202.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.25

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