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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 278.80 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 278.80 and 132.96 is: 183.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 278.80 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/278.80 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 278.80 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 37,069.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,069.25/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.44

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