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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.48, 279.30 and 136.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.48, 279.30 and 136.90 is: 188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.48 : 279.30 = 136.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.48/279.30 = 136.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.48x = 279.30 × 136.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.48x = 38,236.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,236.17/202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.84

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