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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.67, 279.51 and 137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.67, 279.51 and 137.26 is: 189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.67 : 279.51 = 137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.67/279.51 = 137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.67x = 279.51 × 137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.67x = 38,365.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,365.54/202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.30

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