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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.66, 279.78 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.66, 279.78 and 137.28 is: 189.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.66 : 279.78 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.66/279.78 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.66x = 279.78 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.66x = 38,408.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,408.20/202.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.52

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