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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.82, 279.86 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.82, 279.86 and 144.50 is: 199.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.82 : 279.86 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.82/279.86 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.82x = 279.86 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.82x = 40,439.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,439.77/202.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.39

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