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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.33, 279.15 and 132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.33, 279.15 and 132.37 is: 182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.33 : 279.15 = 132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.33/279.15 = 132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.33x = 279.15 × 132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.33x = 36,949.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,949.89/202.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.62

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