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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.04, 278.72 and 132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.04, 278.72 and 132.21 is: 182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.04 : 278.72 = 132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.04/278.72 = 132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.04x = 278.72 × 132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.04x = 36,848.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,848.91/202.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.39

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