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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.55, 279.42 and 136.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.55, 279.42 and 136.19 is: 187.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.55 : 279.42 = 136.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.55/279.42 = 136.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.55x = 279.42 × 136.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.55x = 38,052.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,052.81/202.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.87

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