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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.79, 279.65 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.79, 279.65 and 132.82 is: 183.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.79 : 279.65 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.79/279.65 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.79x = 279.65 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.79x = 37,143.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,143.11/202.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.16

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