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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.68, 279.74 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.68, 279.74 and 143.76 is: 198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.68 : 279.74 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.68/279.74 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.68x = 279.74 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.68x = 40,215.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,215.42/202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.42

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