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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.77, 279.72 and 132.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.77, 279.72 and 132.81 is: 183.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.77 : 279.72 = 132.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.77/279.72 = 132.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.77x = 279.72 × 132.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.77x = 37,149.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,149.61/202.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.21

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