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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.59, 279.68 and 144.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.59, 279.68 and 144.45 is: 199.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.59 : 279.68 = 144.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.59/279.68 = 144.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.59x = 279.68 × 144.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.59x = 40,399.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,399.05/202.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.41

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