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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.90, 279.78 and 129.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.90, 279.78 and 129.13 is: 178.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.90 : 279.78 = 129.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.90/279.78 = 129.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.90x = 279.78 × 129.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.90x = 36,127.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,127.99/202.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.06

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