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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.39, 279.20 and 135.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.39, 279.20 and 135.97 is: 187.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.39 : 279.20 = 135.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.39/279.20 = 135.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.39x = 279.20 × 135.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.39x = 37,962.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,962.47/202.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.57

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