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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.36, 279.21 and 136.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.36, 279.21 and 136.90 is: 188.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.36 : 279.21 = 136.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.36/279.21 = 136.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.36x = 279.21 × 136.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.36x = 38,223.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,223.85/202.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.89

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