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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.09, 278.81 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.09, 278.81 and 132.13 is: 182.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.09 : 278.81 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.09/278.81 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.09x = 278.81 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.09x = 36,837.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,837.11/202.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.28

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