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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.80, 279.72 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.80, 279.72 and 132.80 is: 183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.80 : 279.72 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.80/279.72 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.80x = 279.72 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.80x = 37,146.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,146.82/202.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.17

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