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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.25, 279.02 and 134.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.25, 279.02 and 134.98 is: 186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.25 : 279.02 = 134.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.25/279.02 = 134.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.25x = 279.02 × 134.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.25x = 37,661.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,661.76/202.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.21

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