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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.48, 279.60 and 137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.48, 279.60 and 137.12 is: 189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.48 : 279.60 = 137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.48/279.60 = 137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.48x = 279.60 × 137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.48x = 38,338.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,338.75/202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.35

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