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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.16, 279.03 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.16, 279.03 and 132.10 is: 182.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.16 : 279.03 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.16/279.03 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.16x = 279.03 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.16x = 36,858.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,858.47/202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.32

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