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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.80, 279.85 and 125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.80, 279.85 and 125.18 is: 172.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.80 : 279.85 = 125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.80/279.85 = 125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.80x = 279.85 × 125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.80x = 35,031.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,031.62/202.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.74

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