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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.75, 280.02 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.75, 280.02 and 144.84 is: 200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.75 : 280.02 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.75/280.02 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.75x = 280.02 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.75x = 40,558.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,558.10/202.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.04

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