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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.94, 280.43 and 144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.94, 280.43 and 144.62 is: 199.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.94 : 280.43 = 144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.94/280.43 = 144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.94x = 280.43 × 144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.94x = 40,553.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,553.66/202.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.84

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