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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.09, 278.81 and 124.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.09, 278.81 and 124.33 is: 171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.09 : 278.81 = 124.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.09/278.81 = 124.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.09x = 278.81 × 124.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.09x = 34,663.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,663.83/202.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.53

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