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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.55, 279.12 and 144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.55, 279.12 and 144.23 is: 198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.55 : 279.12 = 144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.55/279.12 = 144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.55x = 279.12 × 144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.55x = 40,255.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,255.36/202.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.75

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