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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.83, 279.75 and 129.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.83, 279.75 and 129.09 is: 178.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.83 : 279.75 = 129.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.83/279.75 = 129.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.83x = 279.75 × 129.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.83x = 36,114.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,114.46/202.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.05

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