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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.90, 280.09 and 129.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.90, 280.09 and 129.22 is: 178.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.90 : 280.09 = 129.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.90/280.09 = 129.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.90x = 280.09 × 129.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.90x = 36,193.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,193.23/202.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.38

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