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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.12, 279.02 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.12, 279.02 and 132.28 is: 182.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.12 : 279.02 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.12/279.02 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.12x = 279.02 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.12x = 36,908.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,908.77/202.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.61

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