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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.96, 280.06 and 137.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.96, 280.06 and 137.49 is: 189.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.96 : 280.06 = 137.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.96/280.06 = 137.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.96x = 280.06 × 137.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.96x = 38,505.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,505.45/202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.72

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