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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.56, 279.46 and 137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.56, 279.46 and 137.10 is: 189.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.56 : 279.46 = 137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.56/279.46 = 137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.56x = 279.46 × 137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.56x = 38,313.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,313.97/202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.15

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