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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.34, 279.20 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.34, 279.20 and 137.04 is: 189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.34 : 279.20 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.34/279.20 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.34x = 279.20 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.34x = 38,261.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,261.57/202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.10

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