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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.83, 280.11 and 129.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.83, 280.11 and 129.18 is: 178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.83 : 280.11 = 129.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.83/280.11 = 129.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.83x = 280.11 × 129.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.83x = 36,184.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,184.61/202.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.40

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