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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.10, 279.09 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.10, 279.09 and 133.30 is: 184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.10 : 279.09 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.10/279.09 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.10x = 279.09 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.10x = 37,202.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,202.70/202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.08

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