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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.52, 279.68 and 140.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.52, 279.68 and 140.51 is: 194.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.52 : 279.68 = 140.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.52/279.68 = 140.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.52x = 279.68 × 140.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.52x = 39,297.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,297.84/202.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.04

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