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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.37, 278.94 and 136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.37, 278.94 and 136.76 is: 188.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.37 : 278.94 = 136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.37/278.94 = 136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.37x = 278.94 × 136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.37x = 38,147.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,147.83/202.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.51

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