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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.39, 279.33 and 137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.39, 279.33 and 137 is: 189.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.39 : 279.33 = 137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.39/279.33 = 137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.39x = 279.33 × 137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.39x = 38,268.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,268.21/202.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.08

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