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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.28, 279.18 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.28, 279.18 and 132.33 is: 182.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.28 : 279.18 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.28/279.18 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.28x = 279.18 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.28x = 36,943.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,943.89/202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.64

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