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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.42, 279.30 and 132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.42, 279.30 and 132.40 is: 182.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.42 : 279.30 = 132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.42/279.30 = 132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.42x = 279.30 × 132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.42x = 36,979.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,979.32/202.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.69

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