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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.79, 303.98 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.79, 303.98 and 129.44 is: 194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.79 : 303.98 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.79/303.98 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.79x = 303.98 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.79x = 39,345.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,345.65/202.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.03

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