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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.42, 279.33 and 124.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.42, 279.33 and 124.78 is: 172.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.42 : 279.33 = 124.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.42/279.33 = 124.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.42x = 279.33 × 124.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.42x = 34,854.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,854.80/202.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.19

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