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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.41, 279.14 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.41, 279.14 and 136.17 is: 187.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.41 : 279.14 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.41/279.14 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.41x = 279.14 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.41x = 38,009.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,009.81/202.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.79

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