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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.68, 279.80 and 143.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.68, 279.80 and 143.79 is: 198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.68 : 279.80 = 143.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.68/279.80 = 143.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.68x = 279.80 × 143.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.68x = 40,231.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,231.72/202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.50

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