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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.62, 279.57 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.62, 279.57 and 137.16 is: 189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.62 : 279.57 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.62/279.57 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.62x = 279.57 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.62x = 38,345.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,345.82/202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.25

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