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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.17, 279.14 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.17, 279.14 and 132.24 is: 182.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.17 : 279.14 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.17/279.14 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.17x = 279.14 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.17x = 36,912.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,912.81/202.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.58

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