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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.11, 278.67 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.11, 278.67 and 136.50 is: 188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.11 : 278.67 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.11/278.67 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.11x = 278.67 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.11x = 38,038.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,038.46/202.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.21

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