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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.12, 279 and 124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.12, 279 and 124.50 is: 171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.12 : 279 = 124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.12/279 = 124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.12x = 279 × 124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.12x = 34,735.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,735.50/202.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.86

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