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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.88, 280.17 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.88, 280.17 and 144.96 is: 200.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.88 : 280.17 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.88/280.17 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.88x = 280.17 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.88x = 40,613.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,613.44/202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.19

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