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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.62, 279.69 and 144.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.62, 279.69 and 144.58 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.62 : 279.69 = 144.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.62/279.69 = 144.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.62x = 279.69 × 144.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.62x = 40,437.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,437.58/202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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