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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.45, 279.20 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.45, 279.20 and 132.44 is: 182.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.45 : 279.20 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.45/279.20 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.45x = 279.20 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.45x = 36,977.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,977.25/202.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.65

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