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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.60, 279.57 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.60, 279.57 and 137.08 is: 189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.60 : 279.57 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.60/279.57 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.60x = 279.57 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.60x = 38,323.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,323.46/202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.16

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