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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.36, 279.37 and 136.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.36, 279.37 and 136.07 is: 187.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.36 : 279.37 = 136.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.36/279.37 = 136.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.36x = 279.37 × 136.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.36x = 38,011.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,011.80/202.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.84

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