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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.68, 279.54 and 144.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.68, 279.54 and 144.42 is: 199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.68 : 279.54 = 144.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.68/279.54 = 144.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.68x = 279.54 × 144.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.68x = 40,371.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,371.17/202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.19

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