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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.54, 279.48 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.54, 279.48 and 140.44 is: 193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.54 : 279.48 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.54/279.48 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.54x = 279.48 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.54x = 39,250.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,250.17/202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.79

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