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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.42, 279.40 and 137.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.42, 279.40 and 137.01 is: 189.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.42 : 279.40 = 137.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.42/279.40 = 137.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.42x = 279.40 × 137.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.42x = 38,280.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,280.59/202.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.12

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