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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.37, 279.38 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.37, 279.38 and 137.22 is: 189.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.37 : 279.38 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.37/279.38 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.37x = 279.38 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.37x = 38,336.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,336.52/202.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.44

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