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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.79, 279.82 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.79, 279.82 and 124.12 is: 171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.79 : 279.82 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.79/279.82 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.79x = 279.82 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.79x = 34,733.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,733.16/202.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.28

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