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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.17, 279.08 and 136.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.17, 279.08 and 136.87 is: 188.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.17 : 279.08 = 136.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.17/279.08 = 136.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.17x = 279.08 × 136.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.17x = 38,196.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,196.30/202.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.93

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