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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.89, 279.90 and 137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.89, 279.90 and 137.37 is: 189.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.89 : 279.90 = 137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.89/279.90 = 137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.89x = 279.90 × 137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.89x = 38,449.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,449.86/202.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.51

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