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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.85, 279.83 and 140.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.85, 279.83 and 140.57 is: 193.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.85 : 279.83 = 140.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.85/279.83 = 140.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.85x = 279.83 × 140.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.85x = 39,335.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,335.00/202.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.91

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