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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.43, 279.32 and 136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.43, 279.32 and 136.96 is: 188.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.43 : 279.32 = 136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.43/279.32 = 136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.43x = 279.32 × 136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.43x = 38,254.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,254.28/202.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.97

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