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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.96, 279.98 and 132.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.96, 279.98 and 132.99 is: 183.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.96 : 279.98 = 132.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.96/279.98 = 132.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.96x = 279.98 × 132.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.96x = 37,234.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,234.54/202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.46

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