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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.38, 279.29 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.38, 279.29 and 124.74 is: 172.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.38 : 279.29 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.38/279.29 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.38x = 279.29 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.38x = 34,838.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,838.63/202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.14

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