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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.62, 279.72 and 143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.62, 279.72 and 143.66 is: 198.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.62 : 279.72 = 143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.62/279.72 = 143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.62x = 279.72 × 143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.62x = 40,184.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,184.58/202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.32

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