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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.70, 279.51 and 129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.70, 279.51 and 129.02 is: 177.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.70 : 279.51 = 129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.70/279.51 = 129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.70x = 279.51 × 129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.70x = 36,062.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,062.38/202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.91

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