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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.24, 279.01 and 132.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.24, 279.01 and 132.31 is: 182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.24 : 279.01 = 132.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.24/279.01 = 132.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.24x = 279.01 × 132.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.24x = 36,915.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,915.81/202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.53

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