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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.45, 279.06 and 132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.45, 279.06 and 132.47 is: 182.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.45 : 279.06 = 132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.45/279.06 = 132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.45x = 279.06 × 132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.45x = 36,967.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,967.08/202.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.60

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