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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.45, 279.43 and 136.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.45, 279.43 and 136.07 is: 187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.45 : 279.43 = 136.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.45/279.43 = 136.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.45x = 279.43 × 136.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.45x = 38,020.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,020.30/202.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.80

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