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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.77, 279.81 and 140.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.77, 279.81 and 140.67 is: 194.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.77 : 279.81 = 140.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.77/279.81 = 140.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.77x = 279.81 × 140.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.77x = 39,360.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,360.87/202.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.12

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