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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.32, 279.05 and 132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.32, 279.05 and 132.27 is: 182.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.32 : 279.05 = 132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.32/279.05 = 132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.32x = 279.05 × 132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.32x = 36,910.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,910.27/202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.44

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