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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.67, 279.38 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.67, 279.38 and 143.46 is: 197.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.67 : 279.38 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.67/279.38 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.67x = 279.38 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.67x = 40,079.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,079.14/202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.76

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