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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.50, 279.50 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.50, 279.50 and 124.92 is: 172.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.50 : 279.50 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.50/279.50 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.50x = 279.50 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.50x = 34,914.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,914.52/202.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.42

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