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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.44, 279.42 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.44, 279.42 and 132.60 is: 183.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.44 : 279.42 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.44/279.42 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.44x = 279.42 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.44x = 37,051.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,051.09/202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.02

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