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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.88, 279.89 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.88, 279.89 and 125.30 is: 172.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.88 : 279.89 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.88/279.89 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.88x = 279.89 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.88x = 35,068.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,068.19/202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.86

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