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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.45, 279.24 and 136.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.45, 279.24 and 136.93 is: 188.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.45 : 279.24 = 136.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.45/279.24 = 136.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.45x = 279.24 × 136.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.45x = 38,236.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,236.33/202.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.87

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