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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.23, 278.97 and 136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.23, 278.97 and 136.62 is: 188.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.23 : 278.97 = 136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.23/278.97 = 136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.23x = 278.97 × 136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.23x = 38,112.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,112.88/202.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.46

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