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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.91, 280.06 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.91, 280.06 and 137.50 is: 189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.91 : 280.06 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.91/280.06 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.91x = 280.06 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.91x = 38,507.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,507.21/202.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.78

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