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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.50, 279.52 and 124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.50, 279.52 and 124.88 is: 172.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.50 : 279.52 = 124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.50/279.52 = 124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.50x = 279.52 × 124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.50x = 34,906.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,906.46/202.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.38

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