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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.17, 278.98 and 132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.17, 278.98 and 132.37 is: 182.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.17 : 278.98 = 132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.17/278.98 = 132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.17x = 278.98 × 132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.17x = 36,926.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,926.86/202.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.65

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