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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.24, 279.18 and 132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.24, 279.18 and 132.34 is: 182.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.24 : 279.18 = 132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.24/279.18 = 132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.24x = 279.18 × 132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.24x = 36,946.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,946.68/202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.69

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