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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.11, 279.03 and 136.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.11, 279.03 and 136.71 is: 188.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.11 : 279.03 = 136.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.11/279.03 = 136.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.11x = 279.03 × 136.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.11x = 38,146.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,146.19/202.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.74

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