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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.48, 279.28 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.48, 279.28 and 136.88 is: 188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.48 : 279.28 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.48/279.28 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.48x = 279.28 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.48x = 38,227.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,227.85/202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.80

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