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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.60, 279.30 and 144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.60, 279.30 and 144.20 is: 198.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.60 : 279.30 = 144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.60/279.30 = 144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.60x = 279.30 × 144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.60x = 40,275.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,275.06/202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.79

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