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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.16, 279.09 and 136.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.16, 279.09 and 136.78 is: 188.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.16 : 279.09 = 136.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.16/279.09 = 136.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.16x = 279.09 × 136.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.16x = 38,173.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,173.93/202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.83

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