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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.54, 279.45 and 140.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.54, 279.45 and 140.35 is: 193.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.54 : 279.45 = 140.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.54/279.45 = 140.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.54x = 279.45 × 140.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.54x = 39,220.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,220.81/202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.64

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