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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.96, 279.96 and 144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.96, 279.96 and 144.64 is: 199.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.96 : 279.96 = 144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.96/279.96 = 144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.96x = 279.96 × 144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.96x = 40,493.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,493.41/202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.51

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