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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.73, 279.72 and 140.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.73, 279.72 and 140.47 is: 193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.73 : 279.72 = 140.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.73/279.72 = 140.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.73x = 279.72 × 140.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.73x = 39,291.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,291.57/202.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.82

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