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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.84, 279.96 and 129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.84, 279.96 and 129.26 is: 178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.84 : 279.96 = 129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.84/279.96 = 129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.84x = 279.96 × 129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.84x = 36,187.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,187.63/202.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.41

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