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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.09, 279.02 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.09, 279.02 and 132.18 is: 182.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.09 : 279.02 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.09/279.02 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.09x = 279.02 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.09x = 36,880.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,880.86/202.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.50

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