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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.34, 278.79 and 136.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.34, 278.79 and 136.73 is: 188.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.34 : 278.79 = 136.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.34/278.79 = 136.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.34x = 278.79 × 136.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.34x = 38,117.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,117.56/202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.39

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