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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.54, 279.31 and 132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.54, 279.31 and 132.57 is: 182.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.54 : 279.31 = 132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.54/279.31 = 132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.54x = 279.31 × 132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.54x = 37,028.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,028.84/202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.82

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