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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.51, 279.37 and 140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.51, 279.37 and 140.43 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.51 : 279.37 = 140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.51/279.37 = 140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.51x = 279.37 × 140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.51x = 39,231.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,231.93/202.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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