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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 279.05 and 136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 279.05 and 136.80 is: 188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 279.05 = 136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/279.05 = 136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 279.05 × 136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 38,173.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,173.36/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.85

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