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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.12, 279.06 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.12, 279.06 and 136.60 is: 188.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.12 : 279.06 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.12/279.06 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.12x = 279.06 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.12x = 38,119.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,119.60/202.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.60

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