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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.83, 279.72 and 132.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.83, 279.72 and 132.83 is: 183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.83 : 279.72 = 132.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.83/279.72 = 132.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.83x = 279.72 × 132.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.83x = 37,155.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,155.21/202.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.19

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