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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.78, 279.92 and 138.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.78, 279.92 and 138.93 is: 191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.78 : 279.92 = 138.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.78/279.92 = 138.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.78x = 279.92 × 138.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.78x = 38,889.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,889.29/202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.78

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