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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.67, 279.74 and 137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.67, 279.74 and 137.19 is: 189.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.67 : 279.74 = 137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.67/279.74 = 137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.67x = 279.74 × 137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.67x = 38,377.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,377.53/202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.36

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