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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.98, 279.82 and 144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.98, 279.82 and 144.66 is: 199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.98 : 279.82 = 144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.98/279.82 = 144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.98x = 279.82 × 144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.98x = 40,477.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,477.08/202.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.42

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