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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.80, 279.42 and 140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.80, 279.42 and 140.55 is: 193.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.80 : 279.42 = 140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.80/279.42 = 140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.80x = 279.42 × 140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.80x = 39,270.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,270.91/202.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.64

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