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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.79, 279.64 and 143.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.79, 279.64 and 143.75 is: 198.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.79 : 279.64 = 143.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.79/279.64 = 143.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.79x = 279.64 × 143.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.79x = 40,197.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,197.19/202.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.22

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