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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.75, 279.75 and 140.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.75, 279.75 and 140.56 is: 193.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.75 : 279.75 = 140.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.75/279.75 = 140.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.75x = 279.75 × 140.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.75x = 39,322.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,322.27/202.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.94

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