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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.60, 279.62 and 132.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.60, 279.62 and 132.85 is: 183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.60 : 279.62 = 132.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.60/279.62 = 132.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.60x = 279.62 × 132.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.60x = 37,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,147.52/202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.35

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