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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.86, 279.81 and 125.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.86, 279.81 and 125.19 is: 172.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.86 : 279.81 = 125.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.86/279.81 = 125.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.86x = 279.81 × 125.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.86x = 35,029.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,029.41/202.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.68

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