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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.68, 279.78 and 129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.68, 279.78 and 129.02 is: 178.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.68 : 279.78 = 129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.68/279.78 = 129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.68x = 279.78 × 129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.68x = 36,097.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,097.22/202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.10

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