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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.10, 278.67 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.10, 278.67 and 136.64 is: 188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.10 : 278.67 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.10/278.67 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.10x = 278.67 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.10x = 38,077.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,077.47/202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.41

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