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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.19, 278.82 and 132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.19, 278.82 and 132.17 is: 182.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.19 : 278.82 = 132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.19/278.82 = 132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.19x = 278.82 × 132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.19x = 36,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,850.25/202.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.26

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