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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.75, 279.83 and 129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.75, 279.83 and 129.02 is: 178.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.75 : 279.83 = 129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.75/279.83 = 129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.75x = 279.83 × 129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.75x = 36,103.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,103.67/202.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.07

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