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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.50, 279.53 and 140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.50, 279.53 and 140.54 is: 194.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.50 : 279.53 = 140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.50/279.53 = 140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.50x = 279.53 × 140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.50x = 39,285.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,285.15/202.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.00

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