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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.68, 279.38 and 137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.68, 279.38 and 137.07 is: 188.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.68 : 279.38 = 137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.68/279.38 = 137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.68x = 279.38 × 137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.68x = 38,293.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,293.93/202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.94

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