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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202, 278.88 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202, 278.88 and 133.12 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202 : 278.88 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202/278.88 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202x = 278.88 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202x = 37,124.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,124.51/202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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