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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.54, 279.45 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.54, 279.45 and 137.14 is: 189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.54 : 279.45 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.54/279.45 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.54x = 279.45 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.54x = 38,323.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,323.77/202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.22

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