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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.77, 279.84 and 140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.77, 279.84 and 140.60 is: 194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.77 : 279.84 = 140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.77/279.84 = 140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.77x = 279.84 × 140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.77x = 39,344.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,344.10/202.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.03

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