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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.70, 279.78 and 140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.70, 279.78 and 140.54 is: 193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.70 : 279.78 = 140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.70/279.78 = 140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.70x = 279.78 × 140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.70x = 39,320.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,320.28/202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.98

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