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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.78, 279.75 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.78, 279.75 and 132.82 is: 183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.78 : 279.75 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.78/279.75 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.78x = 279.75 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.78x = 37,155.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,155.00/202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.23

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