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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.54, 279.76 and 144.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.54, 279.76 and 144.58 is: 199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.54 : 279.76 = 144.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.54/279.76 = 144.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.54x = 279.76 × 144.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.54x = 40,447.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,447.70/202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.70

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