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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.76, 279.85 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.76, 279.85 and 129.06 is: 178.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.76 : 279.85 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.76/279.85 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.76x = 279.85 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.76x = 36,117.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,117.44/202.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.13

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