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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.04, 279.02 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.04, 279.02 and 136.60 is: 188.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.04 : 279.02 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.04/279.02 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.04x = 279.02 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.04x = 38,114.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,114.13/202.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.65

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