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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.92, 280.14 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.92, 280.14 and 137.52 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.92 : 280.14 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.92/280.14 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.92x = 280.14 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.92x = 38,524.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,524.85/202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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