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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.55, 279.33 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.55, 279.33 and 139.50 is: 192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.55 : 279.33 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.55/279.33 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.55x = 279.33 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.55x = 38,966.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,966.54/202.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.38

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