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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.12, 278.80 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.12, 278.80 and 132.20 is: 182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.12 : 278.80 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.12/278.80 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.12x = 278.80 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.12x = 36,857.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,857.36/202.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.35

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