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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.57, 279.48 and 140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.57, 279.48 and 140.30 is: 193.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.57 : 279.48 = 140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.57/279.48 = 140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.57x = 279.48 × 140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.57x = 39,211.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,211.04/202.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.57

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