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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.73, 279.90 and 143.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.73, 279.90 and 143.73 is: 198.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.73 : 279.90 = 143.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.73/279.90 = 143.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.73x = 279.90 × 143.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.73x = 40,230.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,230.03/202.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.45

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