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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.56, 279.67 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.56, 279.67 and 136.22 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.56 : 279.67 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.56/279.67 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.56x = 279.67 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.56x = 38,097.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,097.01/202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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