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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.62, 279.68 and 132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.62, 279.68 and 132.71 is: 183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.62 : 279.68 = 132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.62/279.68 = 132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.62x = 279.68 × 132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.62x = 37,116.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,116.37/202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.18

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