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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.35, 279.14 and 136.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.35, 279.14 and 136.00 is: 187.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.35 : 279.14 = 136.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.35/279.14 = 136.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.35x = 279.14 × 136.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.35x = 37,962.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,962.68/202.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.61

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