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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.84, 280.03 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.84, 280.03 and 136.56 is: 188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.84 : 280.03 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.84/280.03 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.84x = 280.03 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.84x = 38,238.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,238.81/202.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.52

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