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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.70, 279.79 and 140.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.70, 279.79 and 140.74 is: 194.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.70 : 279.79 = 140.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.70/279.79 = 140.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.70x = 279.79 × 140.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.70x = 39,376.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,376.59/202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.26

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