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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.34, 279.05 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.34, 279.05 and 136.72 is: 188.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.34 : 279.05 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.34/279.05 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.34x = 279.05 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.34x = 38,151.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,151.72/202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.55

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