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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.23, 278.88 and 132.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.23, 278.88 and 132.25 is: 182.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.23 : 278.88 = 132.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.23/278.88 = 132.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.23x = 278.88 × 132.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.23x = 36,881.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,881.88/202.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.38

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