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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.82, 279.67 and 129.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.82, 279.67 and 129.05 is: 177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.82 : 279.67 = 129.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.82/279.67 = 129.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.82x = 279.67 × 129.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.82x = 36,091.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,091.41/202.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.95

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