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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.56, 279.66 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.56, 279.66 and 144.24 is: 199.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.56 : 279.66 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.56/279.66 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.56x = 279.66 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.56x = 40,338.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,338.16/202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.14

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